Château Gazin Rocquencourt, 2014
Château Gazin Rocquencourt, 2014
- Red Still
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
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Owned by the Bonnie family of Malartic-Lagravière, and utilising their winemaking team, including the services of consultant Michel Rolland, Gazin Rocquencort is real hidden gem from the best value, over-performing sub-region in Bordeaux (Pessac-Léognan).
The 45% Merlot in the blend (the other 55% is Cabernet) ensures a sufficiently hedonic style from the slightly strict 2014 vintage and right now this is showing an impressive balance of fruit purity and mid-palate richness and depth. Some secondary notes are creeping in – more dry spice, leather and sandalwood which all add to the complexity and breadth of the aromas and flavours.
What the critics say:
"One of the more overt reds of the vintage, the 2014 Gazin Rocquencourt is plump, juicy and expressive. Super-ripe red cherry, pomegranate, spice, new leather and rose petal give tons of pleasure with minimal cellaring. It is not particularly complex, but it offers the wine its dark, succulent personality and soft contours. Smoke, sweet floral notes and grilled herbs add attractive aromatic top notes, but in 2014, Gazin is all about fruit intensity and suppleness. This is an especially racy, voluptuous Pessac-Leognan that is ready to deliver striking upfront sexiness. In 2014 the blend is equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. This is a terrific showing from the Bonnie family and consulting winemaker Michel Rolland. Tasted three times."
"Fantastic aromas of dark berries, chocolate and minerals. Lavender, too. Medium body and ultra-fine tannins; this is polished and gorgeous. A triumph. Better than I remember."
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