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Wine Advocate
Robert Parker recently released his latest Wine Advocate including his report on the 2008 vintage in Bordeaux. He sees many wines from 2008 rivaling their 2005s.
"... the quality of the 2008 vintage turned out to be excellent, with a number of superb wines that are close to, if not equal to the prodigious 2005 or 2000 vintages (two years with many of the best wines I have ever tasted from top to bottom)" Reviews
Robert Parker 94 points
Gazin’s 2008, a structured, masculine style of Pomerol, reveals a dense plum/purple color in addition to a gorgeous perfume of licorice, mocha, black currants, plums and Asian spices. Firm, dense and full-bodied with stunning concentration, it represents a hypothetical blend of its two near-by neighbors, Lafleur and Petrus. Congratulations to Gazin on another fabulous effort that still seems to be under most consumers’ radar. The 2008 should drink well for 20-25 years.
Wine Spectator 90 Points
Toasty, smoky aromas and flavors frame fig and currant fruit flavors that are dense on the palate, supported by full tannins. Notes of mineral and dark chocolate emerge on the finish. A big wine with focus and depth. Drink now through 2018. 4,225 cases made. -TM
Neal Martin Wine Journal 91 Points
Tasted at the UGC 2008 tasting in London. The Gazin is quite muted on the nose, earthy and quite feminine, with small black cherries, a touch of pencil shaving and a hint of heather. The palate is medium-bodied, very austere on the entry; masculine and foursquare but good depth with a touch of brine on the finish. This is a long-term, broody Gazin that deserves 4-5 years in bottle. Drink 2014-2025+ Tasted October 2010.
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