2009 Vieux Chateau Certan, Pomerol 1x750ml

Vinous 93

The 2009 Vieux Chateau Certan, which has a similar blend to the 1998, was cropped at 40hl/ha. It is fascinating to compare this directly with the preceding vintage. This is ripe and concentrated with black cherries, wild mint and licorice. Typical 2009 Ri [Neal Martin, 30/07/2024]

Anticipated maturity: 2024-2045

Robert Parker 94

Served blind at the Southwold 2009 tasting. The Merlot is completely in the driving seat here: fragrant and floral with rose petals, boysenberry fruit and a touch of leather. The palate is well balanced with good density, the tannins a little more succulent than its peers and the style erring more towards Saint Emilion. But it is very well balanced with a lavish, stylish finish. Tasted January 2013. [Neal Martin, 01/01/2013]