Vieux Certan Pomerol 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Vieux Certan
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.6%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 80%, Cabernet Franc 19%, Cabernet Sauvignon 1%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Antonio Galloni (Vinous) 100; Jeb Dunnuck 100; James Suckling 100; Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 98+; Wine Spectator 97; Decanter 97; Jancis Robinson 18. 5/20; Falstaff 97-99

Tasting Note
Concentrated Pomerol with black plum, blackberry, violet, truffle, tobacco and graphite; plush, silky texture, ripe yet firm tannins, bright acidity and a long, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye/steak, beef bourguignon, mushroom or truffle risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), soy- or miso-braised short ribs, mushroom-based Japanese dishes.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested; grapes vinified by variety in temperature‑controlled concrete/stainless vats; malolactic in barrels; élevage ~18–22 months in French oak (c.50% new).

Vineyard Info
Thienpont family estate in Pomerol since 1924; 14 hectares, known for a higher-than-average Cabernet Franc component and the second wine La Gravette de Certan.