Vieux Certan Pomerol 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Vieux Certan
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 85%, Cabernet Franc 15%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Major critic scores: Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 98-100; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 96-98; Jeb Dunnuck 97-99; James Suckling 98-99; Decanter/Jane Anson ~95. Highly ranked in 2020 vintage lists

Tasting Note
Deep purple-black; intense black-plum, cassis and violet aromas with truffle, black tea and licorice; full-bodied, silky yet firm silt-like tannins, mineral-savoury core and a very long, layered finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, braised short ribs, duck confit, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu pork, mushroom and soy stir-fries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented in temperature-controlled vats with extended maceration; aged ~18 months in French oak (≈65% new).

Vineyard Info
Owned by the Thienpont family since 1924; 14 ha in Pomerol with old vines (up to ~80 years); estate noted for precision viticulture and microcuvée quality.