Vieux Chateau Certan, Pomerol 2017
Standard - 75cl
Stock location: Australia
ETA: 5-7 weeks
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- Vintage2017
- ColourRed
- ProducerVieux Chateau Certan
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- Sub RegionPomerol
- DesignationAOP
- Bottle SizeStandard - 75cl
- ABV14.5
- LWIN10160822017
- Avg. Critic Score4.7★★★★★★★★★★
Wine Critic Reviews
Composed of 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2017 Vieux Château Certan sports a deep garnet-purple color. No mincing about, the bouquet absolutely prances out of the glass with stunning scents of candied violets, chocolate-covered cherries, roses and eucalyptus over a core of black plum preserves, mulberries, black raspberries and blueberry pie plus wafts of licorice, iron ore and truffles. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has fantastic balance and expression, with very fine-grained, silt-like tannins and well-knit freshness, finishing with epic length and perfume.
- Drinking Window: 2023 - 2063
- Reviewer Name: Lisa Perrotti-Brown
- Review Date: March 2020
The 2017 Vieux Château Certan was picked from September 12. This has a perfumed and quite floral bouquet with blackberries and violets. It shows lovely definition and mineralité, that hint of wild heather coming through but none of the previous menthol scents. The palate is exceptionally well-balanced with chiseled tannins, which are a perfect bead of acidity. I adore how this gathers momentum towards the lightly spiced, persistent finish. This shows better than when I tasted it just after bottling six years ago, hence my higher score. Tasted at the VCC vertical in Etikhove, Belgium.
- Drinking Window: 2027 - 2060
- Reviewer Name: Neal Martin
- Review Date: July 2024