Chateau Gazin-Morier Bordeaux

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Faure Estate have been producing classy, award winning Bordeaux reds since the 70s….1870s that is! Delphine Faure is the sixth generation of the Faure family who have been running this estate in Cotes de Bourg on Bordeaux’s right bank for 150 years!

In 1995 Delphine bought out Chateau Gazin-Morier in the neighbouring Cotes de Blaye appellation. A 17 hectare site and one of the best terroirs in the area holding an HVE (Haute Valuer Environnementale) Level 3 Certification – France’s highest level of environmental certification. That’s what their marketing guys told us, but heck the proof’s in the pudding right? And when you’re backed by FOUR Gold medals and a highly respectable 92/100 by world leading critic James Suckling you’re on the right track.

This is a 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon blend, aged 10-12 months in oak (French, of course!) with the silky, soft, juicy Merlot and black fruited Cabernet for a bit of structure and backbone and a touch of spice. A classic Bordeaux red in look, feel and taste – and coming to you for a little over $20 means this firmly lands in the top value category.

For the record, here are the impressive list of gongs…

Gold medal (Concours International de Lyon 2023)
Gold medal (Frankfurt Int’l Trophy 2023)
Gold medal (Yves Beck)
Gold medal (70 Million de Degustateurs)
92/100 (James Suckling
90/100 / Excellent (Wine Enthusiast)

The guys at Wine Enthusiast had this to say – “In the palate, it has spice, tannins and ripe berries. Drink the wine from 2026”

Meanwhile world famous critic James Suckling said “Pretty depth of fruit with ripe plums, blackberries and salty undertones. Medium body. Fine tannins. Shows potential.”

If Bordeaux lingo sends you in a spin, here’s a quick 101 run down on the bits you might like to know…

* Bordeaux is wine from Bordeaux in France (duh)
* Most (around 90%) Bordeaux wine is a blend made from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon (other varieties include Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec).
* Sub regions are split into Left Bank (Médoc and Grave) and Right Bank (Libournais)
* Left bank is typically more Cabernet Sauvignon, Right bank typically more Merlot dominant
* Cotes de Blaye is a sub region on the right bank

Now here’s a little French left bank and right bank wine and food tip:
If it’s left bank, it’s going to be Cabernet dominant so bust it out with heavy, fattier, saltier and spicier steaks & lamb.
If it’s right bank it’s going to be Merlot dominant, so these are just the ticket with leaner or more savory meats like pork or duck.