Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Vieux Certan |
Label Name: | Pomerol |
Vintage: | 2020 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Pomerol, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Merlot 85%, Cabernet Franc 15% |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Major critic scores: Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 98-100; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 96-98; Jeb Dunnuck 97-99; James Suckling 98-99; Decanter/Jane Anson ~95. Highly ranked in 2020 vintage lists
Tasting Note
Deep purple-black; intense black-plum, cassis and violet aromas with truffle, black tea and licorice; full-bodied, silky yet firm silt-like tannins, mineral-savoury core and a very long, layered finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, braised short ribs, duck confit, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu pork, mushroom and soy stir-fries.
Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented in temperature-controlled vats with extended maceration; aged ~18 months in French oak (≈65% new).
Vineyard Info
Owned by the Thienpont family since 1924; 14 ha in Pomerol with old vines (up to ~80 years); estate noted for precision viticulture and microcuvée quality.