The subtle tension to this classic wine is impressive. Aromas of blueberries, minerals and hints of hazelnuts and bark. A medium-bodied palate with fine tannins and a caressing and polished texture. 88% merlot, 7% cabernet franc and 5% cabernet sauvignon. James Suckling Senior Editor

One of those benchmark estates that rise above the individual character of the year, imposing their own personality that remains true to itself. Good texture here, enjoyable depth and balance, peony floral character, cocoa bean and slate, with tannins that give sinew and tension to the palate. Good stuff, will age.

A gorgeous, round, supple Pomerol that has tons to love, the 2023 Château Gazin offers spicy wood, sappy flowers, and ripe red and black fruits on the nose. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has a pure, graceful, layered, very complete mouthfeel, ripe and polished tannins, juicy acidity, and a great finish. This sexy little gem will shine for two decades. Give it a few years if you can. Drink 2028-2048. - Jeb Dunnuck

(TWI 92-94 points) A blend of 89% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2023 Gazin has a deep garnet-purple color. It is a touch subdued to begin, needing a little patience to discover subtle notes of redcurrant jelly, fresh plums, and cedar, leading to hints of pencil lead and bay leaves. The medium-bodied palate has fine-grained tannins and bright acidity supporting the delicate red and black fruit flavors, finishing with a savory lift. I like this quiet intensity! - Lisa Perrotti-Brown

The 2023 Gazin shows better today than it did en primeur. It's a powerful, bold wine, that much is obvious. But there's also an element of classicism that is quite attractive. Dark red cherry/plum fruit, blood orange, white pepper and mint open gradually in the glass. There's quite a bit of potential here. I look forward to seeing how this ages. Antonio Galloni

Black cherries, flowers, mint, and cocoa already express their essence in the nose, and palate. There is richness, energy, layers of fruit, and finesse here, finishing with sweet, ripe, vibrant red fruits with a round, chocolate endnote adding lushness on the palate and in the backend. Drink from 2028-2045. Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wine-tasting-note/?vintage=2023&wine=Chateau%20Gazin%20Pomerol

A blend of 89% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2023 Gazin has evolved positively since the en primeur tastings, revealing a more expressive and approachable bouquet than initially anticipated, with aromas of dark berries, rose, cassis and dark cherries. Medium- to full-bodied, round and layered, it is built around a fleshy core of fruit framed by powdery tannins, concluding with a long, ethereal finish. Quite dense and well structured, it has the substance to reward extended cellaring. - Yohan Castaing