Classification | Cru Classe |
Type | Red |
Brand | Chateau Gazin |
Vintage | 2012 |
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux, Pomerol |
Grape | Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend, |
Volume | 0,75 |
Condition | From Original Wooden Case |
Label | Perfect |
Stock | 4 |
Condition | From Original Wooden Case |
Label | Perfect |
This may be the first time in the history of this estate that Gazin has been made from 100% Merlot. That was the favored cepage (grape varietal) in 2012, and Gazin has produced a powerful, concentrated, dark plum/purple-hued wine displaying notes of balsam wood, forest floor, camphor, blackberries and cassis. As the wine sits in the glass, hints of white chocolate and espresso roast (no doubt from the barrels used) emerge. Full, rich and intense, this impressive 2012 reminds me of the 2001, only slightly more masculine. Give it 2-3 years of cellaring and drink it over the following two decades.
Fleshy, ripe and enticing, with a singed mesquite note churning through the core of crushed plum, blueberry and blackberry paste flavors. Long and toasted on the finish, this remains polished and integrated. Opulent but not overdone
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 18/20 points.
Fleshy, ripe and enticing, with a singed mesquite note churning through the core of crushed plum, blueberry and blackberry paste flavors. Long and toasted on the finish, this remains polished and integrated. Opulent but not overdone