The Wine & Whisky Thread

[Barry]

2018 Chateau du Gazin, Canon Fronsac



Located on the famous Right Bank alongside Saint-Émilion and Pomerol stands Château du Gazin. Since 1532 the château has been producing wines, but a new chapter began when the Robert family, originally from Burgundy, acquired the estate almost 90 years ago. The vineyards were revitalised and since 2018 the estate has been converting their wines to organic. Château du Gazin is from vineyards in the Canon-Fronsac. The appellation lies upon clay-limestone soils, similar to those found in Saint-Émilion, and is known for its big full-bodied reds. This 2018 is mostly Merlot with red berry Cabernet Franc and juicy Malbec. It shows dark berry fruit with hints of mocha and smoky oak.

85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec.

14.5% ABV. About £20 a bottle.

[rmcin626]

2018 Chateau du Gazin, Canon Fronsac



Located on the famous Right Bank alongside Saint-Émilion and Pomerol stands Château du Gazin. Since 1532 the château has been producing wines, but a new chapter began when the Robert family, originally from Burgundy, acquired the estate almost 90 years ago. The vineyards were revitalised and since 2018 the estate has been converting their wines to organic. Château du Gazin is from vineyards in the Canon-Fronsac. The appellation lies upon clay-limestone soils, similar to those found in Saint-Émilion, and is known for its big full-bodied reds. This 2018 is mostly Merlot with red berry Cabernet Franc and juicy Malbec. It shows dark berry fruit with hints of mocha and smoky oak.

85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec.

14.5% ABV. About £20 a bottle.

Like the sound of that wine

[struth]

last of the bunna 12, top dram and needs replacing as one of my drinkers

[rmcin626]

last of the bunna 12, top dram and needs replacing as one of my drinkers

A fav dram of mine as well

[struth]

A fav dram of mine as well

yes robin, one of the best value whiskies around..

[struth]

Fresh stock.. fiddich xx..

[rmcin626]

Fresh stock.. fiddich xx..

Not tried the XX so far, just noticed a Lochlea, a very enjoyable young dram

[struth]

That one in pic is the lochlea cask strength.
The xx is great.

[rmcin626]

That one in pic is the lochlea cask strength.
The xx is great.

I had the Lochlea fallow a months ago, very young but nice.

[goraman]

That XX has amazing color, very inviting .