SF | Deep vermillion, the calm of the wine dark sea, with appropriately elegant aromatics of strawberry leaf, tobacco and thyme; an effortless reassurance offered, a quiet aristocratic pedigree. The essence of Gazin, magnified on the palate by a gravelly vista of charm; the red fruit thereby bolstered and discreetly cushioned, the weave of acidity holding everything neatly in place. Elegance and charm, showing off the best of the vintage by way of a bonus. 92
AJ | Dark, dense, opaque black-red with a purple core. Warm, earthy, sweet, in exuberant rather than perfumed style. Fine aromatic tenacity of fruit nonetheless, with coffee cream and pine behind. Mouthfilling, serious and densely fruited on the palate, and still strutting its primary fruit; there is little layering or secondary allusion as yet. Very satisfying and promising as such.Drink Dates: 2028 - 2040.