| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Vieux Certan |
| Label Name: | Pomerol |
| Vintage: | 2019 |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Pomerol, Bordeaux |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 14.5% |
| Grape(s): | Merlot 78%, Cabernet Franc 15%, Cabernet Sauvignon 7% |
| Acidity: | 3 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 97-100 (LPB review) ; Vinous (Neal Martin): 96-99/98 range ; Jeb Dunnuck: 98 ; James Suckling: 98-99 ; Decanter: 97
Tasting Note
Perfumed and concentrated: black cherry, plum, cassis, black truffle, violet and baking spice. Lush, layered palate with silky, finely-grained tannins and a long, mineral-tinged finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, braised short ribs, beef tenderloin, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, soy-braised beef with star anise, shiitake-based dishes.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, destemmed, fermented using traditional Bordeaux techniques, matured ~18 months in French oak (c.70% new).
Vineyard Info
14-hectare family estate owned by the Thienpont family since 1924; old-vine plantings across clay, clay-gravel and gravel plots, average vine age >50 years.
Vieux Certan Pomerol 2019
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