2020 Chateau Gazin, Pomerol 1x150cl

vinum 95

Truffley and loamy but also quite turned in on itself. Very bright and juicy at the core. Piling, mineral tannins that build and build but always in compliment to the fruit. [Matthew Hemming, 01/01/2024]

Antonio Galloni 88

The 2020 du Gazin is a potent, rustic Canon-Fronsac. Blackberry jam, graphite, leather, tobacco, incense, gravel, cloves and chocolate are all super-concentrated in this heady, explosive 2020. Drink it over the next few years. [Antonio Galloni, 23/02/2023]

Anticipated maturity: 2025-2035

Neal Martin 87

The 2020 Chateau du Gazin has a high-toned and floral nose that obscures some of the terroir expression. The palate is better with chewy tannins, black fruit laced with cedar and pencil lead, a bit muscular and missing some finesse on the finish. It should improve and shave off its rough edges with a couple of years in bottle. [Neal Martin, 08/02/2023]

Anticipated maturity: 2025-2036

Wine Advocate 93

Deep purple-black colored, the 2020 Gazin rolls effortlessly out of the glass with upfront scents of baked black plums, stewed black cherries and mulberries, plus hints of spice cake, chocolate box and cracked black pepper. The medium to full-bodied palate has a solid backbone of firm, grainy tannins and plenty of freshness supporting the muscular black fruits, finishing savory. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 10/05/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2024-2042

JancisRobinson.com 16.5

Full bottle 1,360 g. Cask sample taken 6 April. 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Vines 39 years old. This is apparently the first time ever they have not included Cab Franc in the blend. Deepest crimson to purplish rim. Pure and fragrant with cassis and blackberry, the fruit shining above the oak though the oak is evident at this stage, of course. An attractive touch of stone dust on the nose. On the palate, dry and chewy texture but fresh and nicely structured with the fruit. Not as powerfully built as some but attractive in its slightly lighter touch, the tannins refined. Blind, I would have thought this had more than 10% Cabernet. Juicy freshness on the finish. (JH) [14/04/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2027-2035