Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Vieux Certan |
Label Name: | Pomerol |
Vintage: | 1994 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Pomerol, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon |
Acidity: | 2 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 88/100 (Feb 1997); Wine Spectator 89/100 (1997); generally scored ~88–89 for the 1994 vintage
Tasting Note
Deep ruby with black cherry, plum, cedar, truffle and spice aromas. Concentrated, ripe dark-fruit palate with tobacco and cedar from oak, firm ripe tannins and a savory, persistent finish.
Food Pairing
Roast lamb, braised beef short ribs, truffle risotto; Western: steak, game birds, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, soy-braised beef, mushroom stir-fries.
Production Method
Hand-harvested; traditional fermentation on skins in temperature-controlled vats; aged approximately 15–18 months in French oak barrels (portion new).
Vineyard Info
Vieux Château Certan, owned by the Thienpont family since 1924, is a prestigious 14-hectare Pomerol estate noted for Merlot-led blends and elegant, long-lived wines.