Nose: Classic Pomerol expressions of plum, damson, black cherry, leather, wood smoke, sweet berries and clay. A very engaging nose. Palate: Surprising vigor in the Black Plum, raspberry, ponzu and tobacco on the palate. Great density that has elements of mocha, toffee and spice in the plum fruit. Finish: Good length yet not exceptionally detailed.
This was a two owner bottle held since the mid 1980s and cellared well. Showed right in the profile of Jeff Leve's 2009 notes. The vintage gave this outstanding life.
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Smoke, tobacco, herbs, earth and red berry aromas made up the aromas. Medium/full bodied, beefy in texture, this full mature Pomerol ended with a spicy plum and cranberry finish. I have had better bottles of this wine. If you run across a well stored bottle with good provenance, it's work checking it out.
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Truffle, soy, black cherry, pepper, leather, tar, black raspberry and tobacco notes make up the perfume. The soft textured wine is filled with dense, ripe, dark cherry flavors. In 61, Gazin switched to a unique wax capsule that is interesting and attractive.
The wine, slightly stern in style was more interesting on the nose than the palate. Gazin remains an austere style of Pomerol. This bottle of 61 has moved past its prime. It improved in the glass for a short period of time before slowing dropping its fruit. I've had much better bottles.
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1/18/2019 - RockinCabs wrote: 93 Points
Nose: Classic Pomerol expressions of plum, damson, black cherry, leather, wood smoke, sweet berries and clay. A very engaging nose. Palate: Surprising vigor in the Black Plum, raspberry, ponzu and tobacco on the palate. Great density that has elements of mocha, toffee and spice in the plum fruit. Finish: Good length yet not exceptionally detailed.
This was a two owner bottle held since the mid 1980s and cellared well. Showed right in the profile of Jeff Leve's 2009 notes. The vintage gave this outstanding life.
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11/18/2016 - tinybubbles wrote: 87 Points
Light vanilla and wood notes. Receding structure and fruit fading. Light heat distracts on the finish with air time. 87-
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5/18/2013 - Burgundy Al wrote:
Flickinger "Significant Cellar" Tasting (Chicago IL): Tasting, brief note. Mostly earth with tobacco hints and a bit of spice. Short, simple but pleasant on palate.
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12/6/2011 - Jeff Leve wrote: 85 Points
Smoke, tobacco, herbs, earth and red berry aromas made up the aromas. Medium/full bodied, beefy in texture, this full mature Pomerol ended with a spicy plum and cranberry finish. I have had better bottles of this wine. If you run across a well stored bottle with good provenance, it's work checking it out.
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7/10/2009 - Jeff Leve wrote: 92 Points
Truffle, soy, black cherry, pepper, leather, tar, black raspberry and tobacco notes make up the perfume. The soft textured wine is filled with dense, ripe, dark cherry flavors. In 61, Gazin switched to a unique wax capsule that is interesting and attractive.
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7/20/2007 - Jeff Leve wrote: 87 Points
The wine, slightly stern in style was more interesting on the nose than the palate. Gazin remains an austere style of Pomerol. This bottle of 61 has moved past its prime. It improved in the glass for a short period of time before slowing dropping its fruit. I've had much better bottles.
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