Gazin Pomerol 1934

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Gazin
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
1934
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol (Right Bank, Bordeaux).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot (dominant), Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon (estate average ~85% Merlot).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
No contemporary critic scores located for the 1934 bottling; Collector tasting notes report tertiary truffle, leather and undergrowth character

Tasting Note
Very mature Pomerol: dried red/black fruit, truffle, leather, forest floor, tobacco and savory earth. Silky, mellow tannins, balanced acidity and a long, savory finish (tertiary-driven).

Food Pairing
Roast beef, leg of lamb, venison, mushroom sauces and aged hard cheeses (western); Peking duck, char siu, braised beef short ribs, soy/ginger-marinated dishes, mushroom hot pot (Asian).

Production Method
Traditional Pomerol vinification: separate fermentation by variety in small/concrete vats, extended maceration and ageing in French oak barrels (circa 18 months historically/typical).

Vineyard Info
Château Gazin: family-owned by the Bailliencourt dit Courcol family since 1917; ~24–26 ha on the Pomerol plateau adjacent to Petrus; produces a second wine L'Hospitalet de Gazin.