Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Vieux Certan
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
1990
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
2
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable critic scores for the 1990: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) up to 94; Neal Martin 92–93; Falstaff 91; Wine Spectator ~89. Frequently praised for truffle/earth complexity and long finish

Tasting Note
Mature Pomerol: truffle, black cherry, plum, leather, tobacco and forest-floor notes. Silky but present tannins, earthy spice and a long, truffle-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, braised short ribs, beef tenderloin, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), miso-glazed dishes, soy-braised beef.

Production Method
Parcel vinified (oak and stainless vats), malolactic for Merlot in barrel; aged ~18–22 months in French oak barriques.

Vineyard Info
Vieux Château Certan, Thienpont family-owned since 1924; 14 hectares on the Pomerol plateau, Merlot-dominant plantings producing elegant, truffle-scented wines.