Château Gazin, Pomerol,

A fairly serious Pomerol but then Gazin always is, an undeniably grownup wine with muscular tannins, tons of ageing ability, sleek dark fruits, charcoal, black chocolate, espresso. This has waves of complexity, it grips through the palate, touch of slate minerality as it opens, adding texture. 35hl/ha yield. First time with no Cabernet Franc in the blend.

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2020 Gazin strides confidently out of the glass with classic notes of baked black plums, blueberry compote, and tilled soil, followed by earthy nuances of mossy tree bark, tar, and black truffles. The full-bodied palate is laden with muscular black fruits, framed by velvety tannins and seamless freshness, finishing on a lingering fragrant earth note.

The 2020 Gazin has a very alluring bouquet with pure blackberry, bilberry and pressed flower scents, nicely focused with beautifully integrated new oak. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, ripe and tensile, gentle grip with quite a complex, lightly spiced and persistent finish. This is a wonderful Pomerol that has the substance to repay long-term cellaring.