Château Gazin, Pomerol, 2023

Name: Château Gazin, Pomerol
Brand: Château Gazin
Price: 291 GBP

Available Vintages

all 2008 2012 2018 2022 2023 2024

justerini & brooks tasting note

Subtle aromas of dark berries, cassis, and cherries emerge from a shy nose, leading to a palate where stone-like minerality and bramble fruit blend seamlessly. Firm and compact, the wine’s dense core of fruit is a testament to honest winemaking. Earthy, dry yet ripe tannins contribute to a full-bodied texture, offering a satisfying experience with a touch of rustic charm. Composed of 89% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 4% Cabernet Franc.

critic reviews

92-94/100Lisa Perrotti-Brown,The Wine Independent

A blend of 89% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2023 Gazin has a deep garnet-purple color. It is a touch subdued to begin, needing a little patience to discover subtle notes of redcurrant jelly, fresh plums, and cedar, leading to hints of pencil lead and bay leaves. The medium-bodied palate has fine-grained tannins and bright acidity supporting the delicate red and black fruit flavors, finishing with a savory lift. I like this quiet intensity!

DRINKING WINDOW 2028 - 2042

date of review 05/2024

94/100Jane Anson,Inside Bordeaux

One of those benchmark estates that rise above the individual character of the year, imposing their own personality that remains true to itself. Good texture here, enjoyable depth and balance, peony floral character, cocoa bean and slate, with tannins that give sinew and tension to the palate. Good stuff, will age.

DRINKING WINDOW 2030 - 2048

date of review 05/2024

91-93/100Neal Martin,Vinous

The 2023 Gazin has a typical bouquet for this Pomerol estate—always understated, and one where you have to spend time coaxing aromas. Eventually, it offers predominantly black fruit laced with black truffles and light earthy scents. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins. It veers more toward red fruit laced with white pepper on the cohesive and classically styled finish. This is maybe not a long-term Gazin, but it has an air of sophistication.

DRINKING WINDOW 2028 - 2048

date of review 04/2024

88-90/100William Kelley,Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Revealing aromas of dark berries, cassis and cherries, the 2023 Gazin is medium to full-bodied, firm and compact, with a dense core of fruit framed by chewy tannins.

date of review 04/2024