Chateau Gazin 1994

WEINWISSER: "Magnum. Reifendes Granat mit aufhellendem Rand. Leicht grünliches Bouquet, Tabakblätter, Lakritze, würzig, tief, aber nicht besonders fett. Mittelgewichtiger Gaumen, feine Tannine, mit einigen Körnern im Extrakt, Zimtnuancen, wieder viel kühle Beeren, zeigt Rückhalt."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "As I have indicated in previous Bordeaux reports, this estate is one of the up and coming stars of Pomerol. The well-situated vineyard adjacent to Petrus is capable of producing splendid wines, and, in fact, has done so since the 1990 vintage. Moreover, Gazin has been especially consistent in Bordeaux's more difficult years (i.e., 1992 and 1993). This opaque ruby/purple-colored, lavishly-oaked wine displays a huge, cedary, cassis, smoky, roasted meat-scented nose, unctuously-textured, chewy, thick flavors, and considerable power and richness in the muscular, moderately tannic finish. This big, impressively-structured Pomerol will require patience. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2018."