Château Gazin 2011
€79.00*
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Filling level top shoulder, label and capsule good.
Product information
Château Gazin 2011 – Overview
The Château Gazin 2011 is a classic Pomerol from a vintage often described as traditional and overshadowed by the great vintages of 2009 and 2010. With a little time in the bottle, it is now more approachable and offers plenty of typical Right Bank character.
🍷 Style & Grape Varieties
Grape varieties: approx. 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
Ageing: 15–18 months in barriques, 45–50 per cent of which are new
The wine is full-bodied, rich and tannic. The château’s official tasting notes describe aromas of sour cherry, blackberry, cassis, a hint of toast, pepper and caramel. On the palate, it is silky and full-bodied with a long, tannic finish that softens with age.
Robert Parker described the 2011 vintage as “powerful and virile” with a deep ruby colour, great, meaty body and notes of coffee, black cherry liqueur and spices.
👃 Tasting notes in detail
Nose: sour cherry, blackberry, cassis, floral (violet), toast, pepper, caramel; hints of crushed strawberry and mocha
Palate: silky texture, full-bodied, well-integrated tannins, medium length, slightly creamy
Character: traditional, structured, accessible with a little air and time to mature
📊 Critics’ reviews
| Critics | Rating | Comment |
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| Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) | 93+ / 100 (2014) | “Powerful, virile, full-bodied” |
| Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) | 88–91 / 100 (2012) | First barrel tasting: soft, closed |
| Jancis Robinson | 16.5+ / 20 | Tasted blind in 2021; ‘looks very young’ |
| Wine Spectator (James Molesworth) | 89–92 / 100 | ‘Still quite primary’, dense, needs finesse |
| Vinous (Neal Martin) | 90 / 100 | Aromas of black cherry, blackberry, violet and sassafras |
| World of Fine Wine (Bettane/Desseauve) | 17 / 20 | “Remarkably floral”, freshness and almost creamy tannins |
🕰️ Drinking window & conclusion
Depending on the source ,the drinking window is given asapproximately 2015–2028 or 2022–2032. The wine is therefore currently at a lovely stage for drinking, but can still be cellared for a few more years.
Conclusion: The Château Gazin 2011 is a solid, traditional Pomerol with power and a well-structured tannin profile. It benefits from a little aeration and, perhaps, an hour’s decanting. Anyone who has a bottle in their cellar can enjoy it now or allow it to mature further.
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Alcohol: | 14 |
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Colour: | red |
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Country: | France |
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Filling quantity: | 750 ml |
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Flavour: | dry |
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Grape variety: | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot |
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Product type: | Wine |
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Region: | Bordeaux |
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Type of wine: | Red wine |
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Vintage: | 2011 |
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Producer: | Château Gazin |
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