Chateau Gazin 75cl

Château Gazin 75cl is a red wine from the Pomerol appellation, produced from a 26-hectare vineyard primarily planted with Merlot, aged in oak barrels with a balanced and elegant profile reflecting its blue clay terroir.

General information

Appellation: Pomerol.
Area: 26 hectares (one of the few estates of this size in Pomerol) 
Grape varieties: approximately 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc 
Average vine age: 35 years

Terroir and aging

Soils: Clay-gravel with iron oxides and a notable presence of blue clays ("smectites"), similar to those of the best Pomerol terroirs such as Pétrus 

Aging: 18 months in French oak barriques, 50% of which are new oak 

Methodology: Meticulous harvesting with rigorous sorting, fermentation in small concrete vats by grape variety and plot, maceration for 2 to 3 weeks, malolactic fermentation in barriques or vats depending on the lots.

Characteristics and tasting

Aromas: small black fruits (blueberry, blackberry), peony, menthol 
Palate: round, ripe wine, with pleasant tannins, full-bodied and balanced, fully expressing the terroir Alcohol content: approximately 13.5% 
Aging potential: 15 to 20 years and more, evolving gracefully 

Tasting advice and pairings

Serving temperature: around 17°C Opening: recommended to open about 1 hour before serving to allow the wine to aerate Food pairings: game, rib of beef, red meat, lamb, duck.