2001 Chardonnay Gaia & Rey
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Pale yellow-gold. Subdued aromas of pear and hazelnut. Smooth, suave and understated; in a rather closed stage and yet this shows more body than the 2002. A round wine with mellow, leesy notes. Finishes very smooth, with little trace of phenolics.
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The Wine Advocate
Daniel Thomases, Wine Advocate
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The 2001 Gaia & Rey confirms the wine’s reputation as a Chardonnay of international level. Light gold in tonality, its Meursault-like nose of white peaches, bergamot, tropical fruit and light oak are matched by rich and viscous flavors, tropical, mineral, higher in alcohol than a Burgundy and balanced oak. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2010. Importer: Paterno Imports, Lake Bluff, IL; tel. (847) 604-89000
The 2001 Gaia & Rey confirms the wine’s reputation as a Chardonnay of international level. Light gold in tonality, its Meursault-like nose of white peaches, bergamot, tropical fruit and light oak are matched by rich and viscous flavors, tropical, mineral, higher in alcohol than a Burgundy and balanced oak. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2010. Daniel Thomases, Wine Advocate # 149.
The 2001 Gaia & Rey confirms the wine’s reputation as a Chardonnay of international level. Light gold in tonality, its Meursault-like nose of white peaches, bergamot, tropical fruit and light oak are matched by rich and viscous flavors, tropical, mineral, higher in alcohol than a Burgundy and balanced oak. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2010. Oct 2003, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Gaja has been at the forefront of the Piedmont wine scene for many years and is Barbaresco’s most decorated producer. The winery has received a record number of Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri awards – the highest accolade from Italy’s leading wine publication.