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.