2014 Vieux Chateau Certan, Pomerol 1x75cl

2014 Vieux Chateau Certan, Pomerol 1x75cl

$270.00 Excl. GST
$305.20 Incl. GST
IN BOND
RETAIL
COUNTRY
France
REGION
Bordeaux
VINTAGE
2014
PRODUCER
Vieux Chateau Certan
WINE TYPE
Red
AVAILABILITY
Future Arrival, 12 in stock, In Bond

Producer Profile

Estate information

Area under vines : 14 hectares
Soils : Gravel on clay
Average age of the vines : 30 years
Aging : in new oak barrels for 18 to 22 months

Grape varieties :

  • Merlot 60%
  • Cabernet Franc 30%
  • Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
  • Learn more about Vieux Château Certan
    here

    Tasting Notes

    Vinous 95

    The 2014 Vieux Chateau Certan has proven to be a strong performer in recent years, and there has been no change ten years on. Blacker fruit than its peers, plenty of black truffle shavings and a slightly pronounced marine influence. Maybe just a tad more VA than I recall? The palate is medium-bodied with a harmonious and silky smooth entry and fine precision, not a powerful VCC, and very elegant with raspberry, orange rind, tertiary notes and tobacco toward the finish. Wonderful. Tasted at Bordeaux Index’s 10-Year On tasting. [Neal Martin, 19/03/2024]

    Anticipated maturity: 2024-2046

    Robert Parker 96

    The 2014 Vieux Chateau Certan is a blend of 80% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon, picked in three stages: 19-20 September, 29 September to 2 October, and 7 and 8 October. The yields came in at 38.7 hectoliters per hectare with 13.4% alcohol. It was one of my stars of the vintage and now in bottle, I find no reason to change that. It is endowed with an exquisite bouquet, really one of the best I encountered throughout my tastings: perfumed blackberry, wild strawberry, cold stone and wilted rose petals. Like in barrel, it is not powerful, yet it is blessed with wondrous precision. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity and fine tannin, a slightly masculine VCC due to its linearity and precision. There is tension here from start to finish, a sophisticated and cerebral Pomerol that transcends the growing season. It is a totally different kettle of fish to the 2015 (and doubtless the pre-natal 2016). This is unashamedly classic in style, fanning out towards the mineral-rich finish with great frisson and energy. A cellar without the 2014 Vieux-Chateau-Certan would be a great pity. [Neal Martin, 28/09/2017]

    Anticipated maturity: 2020-2050

    JancisRobinson.com 17.5

    Bright mid crimson. Light, fresh and pretty strong Cabernet Franc on the nose. Tight and disciplined with a firm backbone. But certainly enough flesh. Firm finish. Very persistent. [28/02/2017]

    Anticipated maturity: 2025-2040

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