Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Vieux Certan
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.4%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 70%, Cabernet Franc 30%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 99+ (LPB, 2021); James Suckling 99 (2021); Wine Enthusiast 100; Jeb Dunnuck 99; Decanter 98

Tasting Note
Concentrated, plush red and black fruits (plum, blackberry, blueberry) with truffle, violets, spice, tobacco and subtle licorice. Ultra-fine yet building tannins, vibrant minerality and a long, layered finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, braised beef short ribs, venison, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese red-cooked pork, Korean BBQ (galbi), soy-braised beef, shiitake-and-miso dishes.

Production Method
Temp-controlled fermentation (oak vats ~28°C), élevage 18–22 months in French oak (substantial new oak component); careful plot selection for the grand vin.

Vineyard Info
Vieux Château Certan (14 ha) owned by the Thienpont family since 1924. Single-block estate on the Pomerol plateau; average vine age ~50+ years; neighbours include Pétrus.