Vieux Château Certan
Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend
Pomerol, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
The 2016 Vieux Château Certan was picked at 40hl/ha. Layers and layers of pure black fruit billow from the glass, showing stunning delineation, tension, real mineralité and harmony. The oak is seamlessly integrated, and the aromatics just seem to "purr" with quality and class. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, perfectly judged acidity, judiciously spiced with a peacock's tail on the finish that deserves a standing applause. The greatest VCC in recent years? Without question... Until 2020. Tasted at the VCC vertical in Etikhove, Belgium. (Neal Martin, Vinous, July 2024)
The 2016 Vieux Château Certan was picked at 40hl/ha. Layers and layers of pure black fruit billow from the glass, showing stunning delineation, tension, real mineralité and harmony. The oak is seamlessly integrated, and the aromatics just seem to "purr" with quality and class. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, perfectly judged acidity, judiciously spiced with a peacock's tail on the finish that deserves a standing applause. The greatest VCC in recent years? Without question... Until 2020. Tasted at the VCC vertical in Etikhove, Belgium. (Neal Martin, Vinous, July 2024)
En Primeur Tasting 2016 Vintage in Bordeaux 99-100/100. What a wine!
En Primeur Tasting 2016 Vintage in Bordeaux 99-100/100. What a wine!
Apr 6th, 2017
Barrel Sample. One of the best wines of the vintage so far. Pomerol is looking out to be a fantastic region in this vintage. Many great wines. 95-97pts
Barrel Sample. One of the best wines of the vintage so far. Pomerol is looking out to be a fantastic region in this vintage. Many great wines. 95-97pts
Apr 3rd, 2017
