Vieux Chateau Certan 2016

Vieux Chateau Certan is a leading estate in Pomerol, Bordeaux known for its rich wines based predominately on Merlot that consistently receive impressive reviews.  The top vintages of this wine are considerably valuable.

Review

"The wine takes a few minutes to open in the glass, but boy, is it worth the wait: it reveals pixelated red fruit (crushed strawberry and raspberry) and crushed stone, plus a hint of graphite emanating from the Cabernets. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, slightly chalky tannin that frames pure black and red fruit infused with graphite and almost flint-like notes. This is one of the most mineral-driven VCCs that I have encountered in over 20 years, with dizzying precision on the finish. A very intellectual Pomerol, in the realm of the profound." - 100pts, Vinous