Tasting Notes
Vinous 92/100
The 2015 Gazin-Rocquencourt Blanc has a well-defined, focused bouquet of red apple, pear, frangipane and a touch of praline. I like the delineation and energy here. The palate is well-balanced with a saline entry, a fine thread of acidity, impressive length and just the right amount of bitterness. This is not a commercial white Bordeaux but rather an intellectual one. A deeply impressive showing that surpasses my projection from barrel. Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting.
Anticipated maturity: 2020-2035
Robert Parker 89
The 2015 Gazin Rocquencourt, which comes from the Bonnie family at Malartic-Lagravière, is pure Sauvignon Blanc and matured in 40% new oak. It has a tremendously fresh bouquet with Granny Smith apples, fresh pear, hints of grilled walnut and white peach. There is lovely definition here. The palate is fresh and vibrant with appealing fresh pear and white peach notes on the entry, the oak well integrated with an almond, almost patisserie-tinged finish. This is an energetic and engaging white Pessac-Léognan to consume with pleasure over the next 8-10 years.
Anticipated maturity: 2017-2027