Gazin Pomerol 1976

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Gazin
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
1976
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Average rating ~84/100 (aggregate) and suggested drinking window noted as mature in 1980s

Tasting Note
Mature Pomerol: stewed plum, black cherry, forest floor, truffle, leather and tobacco with gentle cedar and spice; softened tannins, earthy finish, medium‑full body.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef stews, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses; Peking duck, char siu pork, braised short ribs, umami mushroom stir-fries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Merlot-dominant fruit; fermented in small concrete vats, varieties vinified separately; malolactic in oak; aged ~15–18 months in French oak (40–50% new).

Vineyard Info
Château Gazin is a long-established, family-owned Pomerol estate (Bailliencourt family); single 24–26 ha block on the Pomerol plateau planted mainly to Merlot.