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.