The 2016 Chateau Le Gay Pomerol is a Bordeaux blend from the renowned Pomerol sub-region in Bordeaux, France. This red wine, produced by Chateau Le Gay, features a combination of 90% old vine Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, and is sealed with a cork closure. With an alcohol content of 14.5%, this wine has garnered high praise from multiple esteemed wine reviewers.

James Suckling awarded this wine an impressive score of 98, highlighting its "exotic aromas of blackberries, truffle, earth and cedar," which transition to a "full body, rich and layered tannins and a long, long finish." He describes the wine as "exuberant" and suggests it will benefit from at least three to four years of bottle age, recommending to "try from 2023" (jamessuckling.com).

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, with Lisa Perrotti-Brown reviewing, gave it a score of 95+, noting its "rock star nose of flamboyant Black Forest cake, crushed redcurrants and lilacs scents with underlying nuances of yeast extract, wood smoke, iron ore and dark chocolate." The review emphasizes the wine's "generous black and red fruits and a fantastic line of super ripe tannins, building to a very long, seductively perfumed finish" (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate).

Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com also rated the wine 95, describing it as "earthy, spicy, fresh and juicy, with layers of ripe, fleshy cherries, espresso, and truffle." He notes its concentration and complexity, with silky tannins that are starting to tighten up, advising to hold the bottles for at least 7-8 years for optimal development.

Jeb Dunnuck, offering a score of 94+, described the wine as having "mulled dark fruits, new saddle leather, camphor, and tobacco," noting its full-bodied nature and structured style. He suggests hiding bottles for 4-5 years, predicting it will "shine for two decades or more" (jebdunnuck.com).

Wine Spectator, also giving a score of 94, praised the wine's "alluring waves of frankly ripe plum, blackberry and açaí fruit flavors" with a "showy and hedonistic" nature that still retains structure and definition. The wine is recommended to be enjoyed from 2022 through 2035 (Wine Spectator).

Overall, the 2016 Chateau Le Gay Pomerol is a highly regarded wine, celebrated for its rich complexity, aromatic depth, and aging potential. With scores ranging from 94 to 98, this Bordeaux blend promises a rewarding experience for those patient enough to let it mature.