Château Gazin - Pomerol 2017 b5952cb1c3ab96cb3c8c63cfb3dccaca

Le Point

17 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe6/20/2018

Fruits noirs, cerise noire, bouche élégante, fraîche, délicat

Jeb DUNNUCK

92-95 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe6/12/2018

One of the more sexy, opulent wines in the vintage is the 2017 Château Gazin, which comes close to the estate’s smoking good 2015. Ripe black cherries, currants, spice box and incense notes all give way to a medium to full-bodied, plump, beautifully textured Pomerol that has sweet tannin and a great finish. It should hit the ground running and keep for 15 years or more.

Vinifera

95 / 100

byJacques Perrinthe5/28/2018

Hyper raffiné et soyeux dans les parfums, sur la pivoine, l’iris, sans boisé apparent, vin fuselé, long, dynamique et sapide. Grand style.

Vinous

90-93 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/15/2018

The 2017 Gazin is lush, sensual and enveloping, with lovely palate presence and tons of pure class. Bright floral notes perk up the red berry fruit in a seductive, open-knit Pomerol that captures the best the vintage has to offer. In 2017 Gazin is quite giving today, but also has a good bit of freshness and aromatic nuance that should allow it to develop nicely for years to come. Tasted three times.

The Wine Cellar Insider

93-95 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/11/2018

Expressive without out much effort, you can easily find the flowers, cherries and wet earth notes. Soft, glossy and fresh, there is sweetness to the fruit, silk on the tannins and a generous blast of cocoa dusted red fruits in the finish.

Vinous

91-93 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/1/2018

The 2017 Gazin has a very classic Pomerol bouquet with black brambly fruit infused with black truffle and subtle raspberry confit notes. Then, as it opens, there are loamy aromas that lend more complexity. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannin and a fine bead of acidity. There is a slightly powdery texture, feeling quite saline. White pepper and fennel notes become more conspicuous towards the finish. Just a classic Gazin from proprietor Nicolas de Bailliencourt and his team.

Wine Advocate

89-91 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/27/2018

The 2017 Gazin is medium to deep garnet-purple colored and scented of warm red plums and black forest cake with touches of forest floor and crushed rocks. Medium-bodied, soft, rounded and mouth-filling, it gives good expression and depth.

Decanter.com

89 / 100

byJane Ansonthe4/25/2018

A property that is extremely well poised and consistent across the last decade. This has enjoyably tight black fruits from its dash of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon, with extremely fine, austere tannins and a good attack. It dips a touch on the mid-palate, and for this estate it lacks just a little depth. Although it's built to last, it's not quite up to the standard of the last few vintages. Tasted three times.

Drinking Window 2024 - 2038

WeinWisser

18 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe4/25/2018

Jamessuckling.com

94-95 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/6/2018

A dense and flavorful red already with dark-berry, seaweed and wet-earth undertones. Full body and round and chewy tannins. Green olives on the finish. Serious for the vintage.

Wine Spectator

89-92 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/4/2018

Focused, with cherry and cassis notes driving through, flanked by singed vanilla accents and a light briar edge. Just a touch toothy through the finish, but should fill out well enough.—J.M.