Château Gazin

Pomerol at a classic level: The Château Gazin 2019 shows what the right bank of the Garonne can achieve in a warm vintage — ripe, but never heavy.

Château Gazin, with approximately 26 hectares, is one of the largest estates in Pomerol and lies directly next to Pétrus on the famous clay plateau. The de Bailliencourt family has owned the château for generations; Merlot dominates the plantings at over 90%, complemented by small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2019 vintage was grown in one of the warmest and most consistent years of the last decade—the grapes ripened completely without losing any freshness.

Deep ruby ​​red in the glass. The nose offers ripe sour cherry, plum, and a distinct hint of mocha, along with nuances of violet and fresh mint. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, with velvety tannins that are already well integrated, and a long finish with a spicy tobacco note. The acidity keeps the wine taut.

Drinking window: 2024–2035. Now with decanting (approx. 45 minutes) or from 2026 without.
Temperature: 16–18 °C.
Pairs well with: rack of lamb with herb crust, entrecôte with truffle butter or mature Époisses.