The 2019 Gazin Bordeaux Blend is a red wine hailing from the esteemed Pomerol sub-region in Bordeaux, France. Produced by Gazin, this wine features a blend of 88.5% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 4.5% Cabernet Franc, with an alcohol content of 14.5%. The wine is sealed with a traditional cork closure.
James Suckling awarded this wine a score of 95, highlighting its "perfumed nose of mulberries, plums, chocolate orange, and cloves" and praising its "firm, ripe tannins" and "velvety and rich core of dark fruit." He notes that it’s "supple and polished," recommending it be consumed after 2024.
Decanter gave an excellent review, scoring the wine 97 points. They describe a "rich, full and heady nose" with flavors of "ripe blackcurrant, red cherries, raspberries, and strawberries." They also mention hints of "mint, black pepper, and truffle" and commend its "excellent precision and density with a seductive dark chocolate edge." The review emphasizes the wine's "muscular and confident" character, balanced by its "supple" texture and a finish marked by "liquorice, mint, and soft salinity." They suggest a drinking window from 2025 to 2047.
Vinous, also scoring 97, speaks of a "beguiling bouquet with red berry fruit, truffle, and light Provençal herb scents." The palate is described as "medium-bodied with pliant tannins," and the wine is praised for its "harmonious and quite effortless finish." Neal Martin concludes the review by calling it "divine" and a "stellar showing."
Jeb Dunnuck rated the wine at 94, describing it as "elegant" and "solid," with "spicy red and black cherry fruits, notes of cedary herbs and flowers" and a "medium-bodied richness." He highlights the "silky yet building tannins" and predicts it will benefit from 3-5 years of bottle age, lasting up to 15-20 years.
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, also giving it a 94, notes the wine's "fleshy, dramatic" character with "aromas of ripe berry fruit mingled with subtle hints of truffle and violets." William Kelley describes the wine as "medium to full-bodied, velvety and seamless" with "lively acids, powdery tannins, and fine length on the finish."
Jane Anson, scoring it 93, mentions a "serious, deliciously Left Bank feel" with "brooding cassis fruits" and "muscular tannins." She notes "layered smoked earth and tobacco leaf" and a "creamier feel to the fruits" as it opens, indicating it’s built for long life.
Jeff Leve, awarding another 94, describes a "showy nose" with "flowers, red cherries, red plums, cocoa, and wet earth." He praises the "elegant and fresh" palate with "loads of ripe, sweet plums, energy, and a liberal dose of chocolate in the finish."
Finally, The Wine Independent, also rating it 94, describes the wine as "deep garnet-purple in color" with a "gorgeous perfume of raspberry pie, rose oil, and vanilla pod" and a core of "crushed blackberries, cast-iron pan, and truffles." Lisa Perrotti-Brown highlights the "sturdy frame of grainy tannins and plenty of freshness" with a "dense, muscular fruit" and an "earthy" finish.