A Merlot dominant (90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc) right bank special from an exceptional vintage. One of the 1001 wines. More tertiary aromas at 20 years of tobacco and spice. On the medium plus bodied palate the wine shows great richness, savouriness and elegance. The following night aromas of pipe tobacco as I often get with right bank Merlot. So much inner strength with this wine which will carry it through to the early 2030’s. An interesting back story with Chateau Gazin :- A neighbour of Chateau Petrus. Gazin does not have the same power and weight as Petrus. The owners of Gazin also own Chateau La Dominique in St. Emilion, but to keep hold of Gazin they were forced to sell almost 12 acres of Gazin’s own vineyards. The purchaser was none other than Petrus and this sale robbed Gazin of some of its best parcels.
A Merlot dominant (90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc) right bank special from an exceptional vintage. One of the 1001 wines. More tertiary aromas at 20 years of tobacco and spice. On the medium plus bodied palate the wine shows great richness, savouriness and elegance. The following night aromas of pipe tobacco as I often get with right bank Merlot. So much inner strength with this wine which will carry it through to the early 2030’s. An interesting back story with Chateau Gazin :- A neighbour of Chateau Petrus. Gazin does not have the same power and weight as Petrus. The owners of Gazin also own Chateau La Dominique in St. Emilion, but to keep hold of Gazin they were forced to sell almost 12 acres of Gazin’s own vineyards. The purchaser was none other than Petrus and this sale robbed Gazin of some of its best parcels.
Mar 3rd, 2025
Earthy currant and dusty blackberry, eucalyptus and whispers of mint on the nose. Peppery currants and thyme on the palate with lavender and mint. Structured despite age and caper with black olive shining. .
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Earthy currant and dusty blackberry, eucalyptus and whispers of mint on the nose. Peppery currants and thyme on the palate with lavender and mint. Structured despite age and caper with black olive shining. .
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#gazin #chateaugazin #pomerol @delectable
Nov 20th, 2021
A Pomerol that drinks well young, what??? Ripe blackberries, nice menthol, dark earth and broken record on acidity and finish.
A Pomerol that drinks well young, what??? Ripe blackberries, nice menthol, dark earth and broken record on acidity and finish.
2 people found it helpfulJan 26th, 2019
Old school flair and charm and such a baby. Decanted for 2 hours and it was still backward but all the elements for greatness are here . Pomerol of the vintage candidate especially for the Money .
Old school flair and charm and such a baby. Decanted for 2 hours and it was still backward but all the elements for greatness are here . Pomerol of the vintage candidate especially for the Money .
1 person found it helpfulJun 24th, 2019
Deep ruby red. Started off with dark red berries, then shut down a little anise, minerality and dark cocoa. Heavy tannins (7.5/10) and medium plus bodied. Medium intensity on the palate with cinnamon, black pepper, dark cherries and a touch of minerality. Long finish. Drink till 2034.
Deep ruby red. Started off with dark red berries, then shut down a little anise, minerality and dark cocoa. Heavy tannins (7.5/10) and medium plus bodied. Medium intensity on the palate with cinnamon, black pepper, dark cherries and a touch of minerality. Long finish. Drink till 2034.
1 person found it helpfulMay 16th, 2019
Clear Deep ruby, clean, medium intensity nose with developing aromas of black cherry, black plum, blackberry, violet, forest floor, cedar, toast, charred wood and vanilla. Dry with high acidity, medium (+) tannins, high alcohol, full body and flavors of black plum, black cherry, violet, forest floor, cedar, tobacco, chocolate and coffee. Long finish and wonderful balance. Very good quality. Plenty of years ahead
Clear Deep ruby, clean, medium intensity nose with developing aromas of black cherry, black plum, blackberry, violet, forest floor, cedar, toast, charred wood and vanilla. Dry with high acidity, medium (+) tannins, high alcohol, full body and flavors of black plum, black cherry, violet, forest floor, cedar, tobacco, chocolate and coffee. Long finish and wonderful balance. Very good quality. Plenty of years ahead
1 person found it helpfulApr 5th, 2019
Pomerol, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
