Appellation: Pomerol
RP Score: 99/100
Best Drink Period: 2019-2045
Suggested Decanting Time: 2.5 hours
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RegionBORDEAUX, France
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Grape84% Merlot,
- 8% Cabernet Franc
- 8% Cabernet Sauvignon
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Bottle Size75CL
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ColourRed
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SweetnessDry
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BodyFull-Bodied
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Food MatchSteak
- Lamb
- Aged cheese
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate (March 2012)
The 2009's nearly 14% natural alcohol, exquisite ripeness, and incredible complex bouquet of Asian spices, fruitcake, licorice, smoke, blackberries and black currants are to die for. It possesses a viscous texture as well as a freshness and vibrancy that are remarkable given the wine's weight, richness and potential massiveness.
Neal Martin - vinous.com (March 2019)
The 2009 Vieux-Château-Certan has a gorgeous bouquet with red fruit, warm bricks, just a hint of sloes and rose petals. The palate is medium-bodied with tarry red fruit, firm tannin and well judged acidity. It tapers in slightly towards the finish where I would like a little more roundness but there is persistence here.
James Suckling - JamesSuckling.com (February 2012)
This is a wine that had extreme intensity of electrifying tannins and acidity, with supercharged fruit. Full-bodied, yet agile and lively. It touches every taste bud on your palate. Chocolate mousse and fruit. I am lost for words.
Jame Lawther MW- Decanter.com (April 2010)
Magnificent wine but atypically rich, round and powerful rather than linear and discreet. Enormous depth of fruit. Sweet, ripe and persistent. Voluptuous.