Tasting Notes:

90 points Wine Advocate

The 1989 Château Gazin has long been a favorite of mine. It was a reminder of how great this estate’s wines can be in a period when it was falling behind the pack. Here, the 1989 continued to show well, although I feel that it may just be on the downward slope. It still has a delightful, earthy, wild mushroom bouquet with warm terracotta tiles on a hot summer’s day. The palate is medium-bodied and unashamedly rustic in style, a little frayed at the seams maybe, but still, at its core, there is delightful earthy red berry fruit, clove and bay leaf notes. The nose actually has more to offer than the palate these days, but it will continue to offer drinking pleasure over the next decade, even if recent vintages courtesy of Nicolas de Bailliencourt have been superior. Tasted January 2016.

Cult Wines International Notes:

1989 was an absolute killer vintage in Bordeaux, but especially in Pomerol and with all Merlot heavy wines.

The 1989 Petrus Pomerol and the 1989 Haut Brion are considered some of the most epic and iconic vintages in their history. So what about this, more affordably priced 1989 gem? I think it’s worth a shot!

Bottle Size:

750 mL

Storage History:

Always stored properly in a climate controlled cellar.

Condition:

Overall outstanding condition as shown.