- 16 points -
April 2006 (Vintage 2005)16 “Delicately exotic black fruits, hint of vanilla and spice oak, very fine-grained tannins, almost silky already. Moderate length. Elegant. ” Jancis Robinson.com – April 2006
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Château Gazin Rocquencourt
Château Gazin Rocquencourt Pessac-Léognan
2005
Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
Pessac-Léognan
Alcohol percentage
13,5%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Sugar content
2,7 g/l
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About this winery
Château Gazin Rocquencourt is recognized as being one of the oldest wine estates in the commune of Léognan; its vineyard can be traced back to 1468. The house dates from 1660 and is still inhabited today. Historic property in Pessac-Léognan, it was noted in the guides Féret guide in 1874 for the quality of its wines and its terroir, situated on a superb gravelly hilltop in Léognan.
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Production notes
Manuel harvest. Vinification in thermoregulated stainless steel vats. Ageing in traditional oak barrels, 40% new oak. Ageing for a period of 15 months.
Tasting notes
Dark red colour with beautiful glints of black. The nose offers good complexity with fresh fruit and an elegant woodiness. Good intensity. On the palate, the attack is lively. The wine develops plenty of volume in the mouth and a delightful smoothness, with very pleasant aromas of red fruit and notes of mocha and dark chocolate. There is a fine overall complexity and intensity, supported by an elegant tannin structure. This superb balance is accompanied by a long, flavourful finish.
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