Vieux Château Certan

Vieux Château Certan, Pomerol, 2008

Name: Vieux Château Certan, Pomerol
Brand: Vieux Château Certan
Price: 1615.07 GBP

93/100

Vinous

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2008
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Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

Harvested from the 28th Sept to 8th Oct. 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. There is an unusually high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend this year. The last time such a high proportion went into the blend was in the 2000 vintage. The young vines Cabernet Franc (planted in 1990) was preferred over the old vines. Alexandre explained that there wasn't enough energy from the sun to use the Vieilles Vignes. The result is spectacular. As usual, Vieux Chateaux Certan is not the most flamboyant or flashy wine in Pomerol; it is a classic, classy wine with real breed and pedigree. The nose offers gorgeous notes of black and red berries, mocha and flowers. The attack is very bright, packed with red berries. Very suave with beautiful texture and long concentrated flavours. A very stylish package with beautifully balanced well managed tannins and acidity.

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Critic Reviews

93/100

Neal Martin,

Vinous

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.

drinking window 2024 - 2046

date of review 07/2024

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Merlot Cabernet Franc

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13%

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This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.