Double Magnum Château Gazin - Pomerol 2018

Vinous

92-94 / 100

byNeal Martinthe11/15/2019

The 2018 Gazin is very seductive on the nose with small dark cherries, wild strawberry, truffle and tobacco notes unfurling in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, good backbone and precise black fruit laced with white pepper and bay leaf. This is quintessential Gazin with wonderful salinity on the finish. A classy offering from Nicolas Baillencourt that will age with class.

WeinWisser

18 / 20

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Vinifera

95 /

byJacques Perrinthe5/1/2019

Nez racé, profond. Notes intenses de fruits noirs, d'épices. Corps magnifique, finement articulé à la chair pleine et savoureuse.  

The Wine Cellar Insider

94-96 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/23/2019

Already offering its earthy truffle side, the fruits are soft, floral, polished, sweet, and plummy. Elegant and rich, this is a fine example of Gazin delivering a serious dose of cocoa dusted kirsch in a graceful finish. The wine is made from blending 93% Merlot with 7% Cabernet Franc.

Wine Advocate

91-93 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/23/2019

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Gazin (composed of 93% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc) has quite an earthy/broody nose to begin, with subtle black soil, tar and chargrill notes giving way to a core of prunes, baked blueberries and sautéed herbs. Full, muscular and chewy in the mouth, it has loads of earthy layers and a dried herbs lift on the finish.

Wine Enthusiast

94-96 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/17/2019

Smooth and juicy, this is ripe in a blackberry flavor. The wine's rich fruits are shot through with the fresh acidity that marks so many Merlots from Pomerol in this vintage. The wine is sure to age well.

Jamessuckling.com

94-95 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/12/2019

This is very tight and polished with a compact and beautiful palate of blackberries, currants and black olives. Full-bodied yet structurally solid with a very long finish.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

93 / 100

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/8/2019

Wine Spectator

93-96 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/3/2019

Dark plum and blackberry reduction flavors pick up light ganache and licorice snap notes along the way. Has the vintage's grip on the back end, giving this a serious feel.