Château Gazin, Pomerol, 2010
90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc. We were slightly shocked by the stylistic change at Gazin. The 2009 was enormous with colossal tannins; the 2010 by contrast is rather feminine and delicate. Perfumed high toned notes of morello cherries, griotte liqueur, coal dust, cedar, tobacco and cut flowers. On the palate the fruit is silky smooth, refined and stylish. Pure, decadent berry fruit interspersed with savoury notes. A beautifully constructed Gazin.
critic reviews
The 2010 Gazin has a delightful bouquet with more red than black fruit (raspberry, cranberry and a touch of red cherry) - a joyful and perhaps less “serious” nose, but one with detail and class. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins. This feels very lithe with an almost perfect bead of acidity. Harmonious and extremely long, this is a brilliant Pomerol from Nicolas de Bailliencourt and it will age with supreme class. Outstanding. Tasted at the BI Wines & Spirits 10-Year On tasting.
Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Gazin charges out of the gate with bold boysenberries, baked plums and Christmas cake notes plus hints of unsmoked cigars and bouquet garni. Full-bodied, the palate is jam-packed with baked black fruit, framed by firm, ambitious tannins, finishing long and mineral tinged.