Château Gazin - Pomerol 2000

La Revue du Vin de France

16 / 20

the2/26/2008

Une proportion importante de cabernet lui confère une marque végétale. Ce vin droit n'en est pas mois raffiné. La finale est encore sous l'emprise des tanins qui se fonent tranquillement.

Wine Advocate

90 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2003

There is something in the aromatics and flavors of Gazin's 2000 that seems similar to Petrus (the vineyards are adjacent). Hints of caramel intermixed with black cherry, mineral, and licorice notes compete in this full-bodied, attractive, ripe but firmly structured wine. There is plenty of depth, weight, and richness, but again, several years of cellaring are essential. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2018.

Wine Spectator

85-88 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe1/1/2003

Interesting aromas of dried herbs and prunes. Full-bodied, with soft tannins and tomato and herb in the finish. Picked slightly too early?

Wine Advocate

88-90 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe2/28/2002

The 2000 is not a blockbuster, but it possesses excellent fruit, medium to full body, plenty of toasty oak, and notes of dried herbs, saddle leather, and cassis with a hint of licorice. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2016.

Wine Advocate

89-90 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2001

Gazin's 2000 is a stern, hard style. Notes of new oak, saddle leather, plums, black cherries, and cassis are noticeable underneath the heavy overlay of wood and structure. This is a muscular, concentrated, powerful wine with fine purity and richness. If everything comes together, it will merit an outstanding score, but it is no sure thing. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2020.