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Gazin 2005

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > Pomerol
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyMerlot

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Tasting Notes

The 2005 Gazin is a big, masculine, full-throttle Pomerol that comes closer to the style of a Pauillac than some of the other Pomerols. Nevertheless, this wine is locked and loaded, with an inky plum/purple color, stunning concentration, a boatload of tannin, and unlimited upside potential. Sweet cassis, plum, vanilla and truffle notes are followed by a dense, deep, profound wine with blackcurrant and black cherry fruit, high extraction, and a multi-layered texture. This is a long distance runner, even for a 2005, and probably won’t even be close to full maturity for another decade. It should easily last 30 or more years. Drink 2015-2045.

96+
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (219), June 2015

The Château Gazin 2005 is a little green and herbaceous on the nose, which is a trait that I often found with this Pomerol during this era. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly dry tannin, moderate depth but it does not quite flow towards the finish, feels a little stilted compared to others, like a child actor forgetting its line on stage. This is one Pomerol where I much prefer Nicolas de Bailliencourt's recent vintages such as 2009 and 2010.

90
Neal Martin, RobertParker.com, February 2015
94
James Suckling, WineSpectator.com, February 2008

Tasted blind. Dark crimson. Light, biscuity nose. Very fresh and vivid even if there is not quite enough fruit concentration. Very slightly scrawny on the end.
Drink 2015-2030

17
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, March 2017
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An exuberant, sweet bouquet of caramelized black cherries and currants interwoven with tapenade, toasty oak, earth, and truffles soars from the glass of this dark purple-hued 2005. It is a rich, concentrated, full-bodied, impressive effort displaying well-integrated wood and unobtrusive acidity. This is the finest Gazin since the brilliant 2001. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2028

94
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (176), April 2008

Gazin is typically oaky, tannic, and backward in its youth, but the 2005 is more open-knit and not as aggressively woody. It possesses an impressive color as well as a moderately intense nose of black cherries, berries, caramel, subtle pain grille, roasted herbs, and black and red fruits. Medium-bodied, elegant, and pure, it should be at its finest between 2013-2025. P.S. I should note that three separate samples were slightly different in quality, two of which were better than this numerical score suggests. The ultimate truth won’t be known until the wine comes out in bottle, but I believe it will correspond to this review.

90/93
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (170), April 2007

Gazin’s superb 2005 is equal to their brilliant 2001. Its dense purple color is accompanied by sweet plum, cherry, and cassis fruit, a touch of pain grille, full body, sweet tannin, and a persistent, 45-second finish. This beauty will be drinkable in 4-5 years, and last for two decades or more.

92/94
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (164), April 2006

Aromas of berry, toasted oak and coffee. Full-bodied, round and velvety. Lots of fruit. Chewy. Could move up a notch

89/91
James Suckling, WineSpectator.com

Not that expressive on the nose and a bit tight and introvert. A bit dull overall. 13.5%
Drink 2020-2032

16.5
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, February 2015

Dark. Rich and powerful and quite modern. Rather dry tannins on the finish. Savoury but true Pomerol character

17
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, February 2009
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