Château Gazin 2010

Parker begins his review of the 2010 Chateau Gazin vintage with just one word - "Wow!" Already rated impressively with a 93-95 in 2011, Parker was so enthralled with the wine at its re-tasting that he increased the score to a 96 and showered praises on the vintage. He found "notes of caramelized black cherry and black currant fruit interwoven with mocha, white chocolate, subtle toast and hints of coffee beans and tobacco leaf" on the nose. Parker recommends forgetting the wine for 6-10 years and then drinking it "over the following 30 to 40.