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Vieux Château Certan Pomerol

Vieux Château Certan
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750 mL
Wine Type
Red Wine
RegionBordeaux
Alcohol Level
Country
France
SubregionPomerol
Drinking Window
GrapesCabernet FrancMerlotCabernet Sauvignon
Wine Description:
Vieux Château Certan is a prestigious estate located in the Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux. It is one of the most highly regarded wines of the region, and produces a classic balance of sweet red fruit, earthy complexity, and silky tannins. On the nose, you'll find aromas of dark cherry, plum, cassis, graphite, tobacco, licorice, and a hint of cedar. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, with an elegant texture and a long finish. Its flavors of dark berries, earth, and spices are complemented by a bright acidity and polished tannins. Overall, Vieux Château Certan is a complex, yet balanced wine that will continue to evolve in the bottle for years to come.
Pros:
  • This wine is made with a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, which gives it a wonderfully complex flavor profile
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Cons:
  • This vintage has a high alcohol content, which can make it a bit too powerful for some tastes
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User Rating:

4.4
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Expert Rating:

4.8

Wine Expert Note:

This Vieux Château Certan Pomerol is an exquisite and complex wine with a deep ruby color and an intense nose of floral, spices, and dark fruit. On the palate, it has a velvety texture with ripe, sweet tannins and a long, balanced finish. Its flavors of blackberry, currant, and plum are complemented by hints of smoke, leather, and licorice. A truly remarkable wine with great complexity and finesse.
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