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.