The 2008 Vieux Château Certan was cropped at 34hl/ha and contains more Cabernets compared to other vintages. Their contribution is tangible on the nose: pencil shavings and tertiary scents are pretty potent and lend it a Left Bank allure. The palate is fresh and vibrant with grainy tannins, graphite-driven, fresh and tensile with a persistent finish. Certainly, one of the best Pomerols in this challenging growing season, VCC at its most Médoc. Tasted at the VCC vertical in Etikhove, Belgium. (Neal Martin, Vinous, July 2204)
The 2008 Vieux Château Certan was cropped at 34hl/ha and contains more Cabernets compared to other vintages. Their contribution is tangible on the nose: pencil shavings and tertiary scents are pretty potent and lend it a Left Bank allure. The palate is fresh and vibrant with grainy tannins, graphite-driven, fresh and tensile with a persistent finish. Certainly, one of the best Pomerols in this challenging growing season, VCC at its most Médoc. Tasted at the VCC vertical in Etikhove, Belgium. (Neal Martin, Vinous, July 2204)
Jul 31st, 2024
Beyond classic, and superbly delicious.
Beyond classic, and superbly delicious.
Mar 17th, 2018
Dense et profond, belle fraîcheur, onctueux et joli tanin, un grand vin!
Dense et profond, belle fraîcheur, onctueux et joli tanin, un grand vin!
Jul 14th, 2015
Pomerol, Vieux Chateau Certan, 2008: generous fruit, silky tannins. Goes on and on. Compared it to Le Pin side by side. Certan outshines Le Pin by more than a whisker!!!
Pomerol, Vieux Chateau Certan, 2008: generous fruit, silky tannins. Goes on and on. Compared it to Le Pin side by side. Certan outshines Le Pin by more than a whisker!!!
Dec 29th, 2012
No Rating, slightly corked though velvety
No Rating, slightly corked though velvety
Dec 15th, 2015
Great Pomerol Chateau & @ £105 this 08 still needs more time to shine 😉 Good now, great in 5yrs 👍
🍇 70% Mer, 20% Cab F & 10% Cab S
🍷 Dark ruby
👃 Smokey oak through squished spiced dark plum w/ herbs, cocoa, minerals & red fruit tones
👄 Med body of creamy smooth dark plum & blackcurrant
🎯 Med dark fruit finish - a little short for VCC 🤔
Great Pomerol Chateau & @ £105 this 08 still needs more time to shine 😉 Good now, great in 5yrs 👍
🍇 70% Mer, 20% Cab F & 10% Cab S
🍷 Dark ruby
👃 Smokey oak through squished spiced dark plum w/ herbs, cocoa, minerals & red fruit tones
👄 Med body of creamy smooth dark plum & blackcurrant
🎯 Med dark fruit finish - a little short for VCC 🤔
Jun 23rd, 2017
Riesling & Pomerol Battle Night! Rock on!
Riesling & Pomerol Battle Night! Rock on!
May 19th, 2017
Gorgeous nose, still fresh and vibrant. While developing, this will be incredible in 4-5 years.
Gorgeous nose, still fresh and vibrant. While developing, this will be incredible in 4-5 years.
Mar 27th, 2017
Wrong bottle
Dec 15th, 2015
Très fin et belle complexité
Très fin et belle complexité
Jul 14th, 2015
Pomerol, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
