Vintage Description Pack Size Case Duty Stock Price
Vintage 1990 Vieux Chateau Certan, Pomerol Pack Size 1 x 75cl Case – Duty DP Stock 1 Price £145.00 £145.00 £174.00

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Vinous Neal Martin - 30 Jul 24
The 1990 Vieux Château Certan is a vintage that underwent rigorous crop-thinning, and Alexandre Thienpont opines that its success is founded on the Merlot, a wine that he sees as a blend of 1988 and 1989. Maybe a little Brettanomyces? But it is very minor and does not denude it of pleasure, albeit in a Rhône-like style; it gains vigor in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly rustic tannins, mulberry and leather, bay leaf and a touch of desiccated orange peel. Some heat comes through on the finish, though overall, I prefer this to the 1989 by direct comparison, even if the bottle four years ago showed better. Tasted at the VCC vertical in Etikhove.
Drinking Date: 2024 - 2034
Pomerol Fine Wine

Pomerol

Pomerol, a prestigious Bordeaux Right Bank appellation, is famous for luxurious, velvety red wines primarily based on Merlot, often blended with Cabernet Franc. These wines are rich and opulent, with soft tannins and flavours of ripe plum, blackberry, truffle, chocolate, and earthy undertones, featuring a silky texture and lingering finish. Top producers include Château Pétrus, known for its depth and ageing potential; Château Le Pin, celebrated for purity and finesse; and Château La Conseillante and Château Trotanoy, known for elegance and power.