2005 Gazin, Pomerol
SKU #1036396
96 points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
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. (RP)
(6/2015)
94 points
Wine Spectator
Has gorgeous aromas of blackberry, spices, chocolate and flowers. Full-bodied, with a mouthfilling palate. Long and velvety. A joy to taste now. (JS)
(3/2008)
Wine Enthusiast
Dominated by ripe black berry fruits, spices and pepper, this is just on the right side of overblown. There is a tannic structure, which does suggest that, given another 4–5 years, this will become a better integrated wine. (RV)
(6/2008)
