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  • Vieux Château Certan; Pomerol; 1996; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml
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Vieux Château Certan
Pomerol, 1996
6 (1 x 6) 750ml

The estate’s history dates all the way back to the mid 1700 and Vieux Château Certan is one of the oldest Pomerol properties. Located on the top of the Pomerol plateau it is directly across the street from Certan de May and not far from Petrus, Lafleur and Le Pin. Having produced some of the most legendary wines from the mid 20th century, today VCC is widely considered in the top tier of all Bordeaux and quintessential Pomerol.

Critics Ratings

‘Decadent and rich, with wild mushrooms, plum and hints of citrus fruit. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, long finish. Complex, with toasted oak, coffee and ripe fruit. It goes on and on. Wonderful. Big surprise. Get it. One of the best Right Bank wines in 1996.’ – James Suckling, Wine Spectator, 93/100 (2007)

‘Good medium-dark red. Vinous aromas of redcurrant, tobacco and smoky, nutty oak. Silky but penetrating in the mouth; an elegantly styled wine with good extract and a light gamey nuance. Finishes with firm but fine tannins and very good persistence. This and the '95 will make a fascinating pair of vintages to follow: the '95 is denser and more merlot-dominated, while this is downright suave.’ – Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, 90/100 (May 1999)

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