Château Gazin 2024

Fine and floral, red cherries, dried herbs, currants, violets, very playful; delicate on the palate, remarkably fresh, characteristically elegant, with an almost Burgundian texture, the wine shows tension, balance, length and spice. A safe bet again this year.

Dried herbs, soft floral scents and bramble fruit nuances. A lovely easy juiciness to this, lifted and focussed, not particularly sweet or fleshy, but tannins give a generous mouthfeel with salty, wet stone edges. It's a touch sombre at this point but it feels well worked with a sense of classicism in the best way.

Truffle, chocolate, cherries, and flowers give the wine its character. Medium-bodied, fresh, and elegant, there is lift, energy, and vibrance, as well as firmness in this modern, classically-styled vintage. Give the wine just a few years to age, and it could be even better. The wine blends 90% Merlot, with 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink from 2028-2042. 91-93 Pts

Stewed strawberry, fresher aromas of crushed raspberry and bitter chocolate, combined with meaty notes, create a generous, rounded nose. Very classic and straightforward, the palate balances the acidity of redcurrant, the juiciness of raspberry, and harmonious, silky tannins.