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Chateau Certan de May 2015 Pomerol

Art.Nr.:: 2041623
Lieferzeit:: 2-5 Werktage (Ausland abweichend)
Lagerbestand:: Stück
Verkauf / Lieferung:: eingetroffen
Inhalt in Liter:: 0.75
Ursprungsland:: Frankreich
Region:: Bordeaux
Lage:: Pomerol
Parker Punkte:: 95+
James Suckling:: 97
Bodenformation:: Lehm und tiefer Kies
Qualitätsstufe:: Pomerol AOC
Geschmack:: trocken
Verschlussart:: Naturkorken
Trinktemperatur (in Grad °C):: 16 – 18
Glasempfehlung:: Zalto DenkArt Bordeaux | Gabriel Universal Gold
unsere interne Kategorie:: Ein Klassiker | Best Buy
Alkoholgehalt in Vol.%:: 14.5
Allergene:: enthält Sulfite
Herstelleradresse / Inverkehrbringer:: Jean-Pierre MOUEIX 54. quai du Priourat BP 129 33502 Libourne CEDEX

114,90 EUR
153,20 EUR pro l

153,20 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand

Beschreibung

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Certan de May 2015 Pomerol am 02.02.2018 wie folgt:
This has a darker sheen of fruits in the blackberry and blood-plum spectrum with sweetly spicy and earthy aromas and some violets to boot. The palate has quite a forthright tannin firmness. A very long. linear wine with a full body and a smooth. fresh. blueberry/plum finish. An impressive wine that rolls endlessly through the finish. This has plenty of ageing potential.Try from 2023.

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Certan de May 2015 Pomerol am 21.02.2018 wie folgt:
The 2015 Certan de May is composed of 80% Merlot. 4% Cabernet Sauvignon and 16% Cabernet Franc. displaying a medium garnet-purple color and nose of warm red cherries. mulberries. crushed red and black plums and raspberry leaves with nuances of wild thyme. dried roses. cloves and eucalypt. Medium to full-bodied and boasting great harmony in the mouth. the palate delivers loads of red and black fruit layers interspersed with floral and herb accents and framed by a firm. ripe. fine-grained backbone. finishing with wonderful length and freshness.

Zusatzinfo:
Der Certan de May 2015 ist dramatisch aufgewertet worden Neal Martin hatte den Certan de May 2015 noch mit 89-91+ bewertet.

Bewertungen der Fassprobe

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Certan de May 2015 Pomerol mit:
97-98 Punkte
Wow. What a wine with incredible depth of fruit and generosity here. Walnut. chocolate. black olive and dark fruits. Full and rich. It goes on for minutes. Velvety texture. Best in decades. A majority of merlot with some cabernet franc and a touch of cabernet sauvignon.

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Chateau Trotanoy 2015 Pomerol

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Trotanoy 2015 am 02.02.2018 wie folgt:

Breathtaking aromas of perfectly ripe fruit with blackberries. black olives. licorice. cedar and sweet tobacco. Full body. incredible depth and power. yet this is always in reserve and check. Everything is in the right place for this new legend from Trotanoy. Try it in 2026. Will age for decades in the future.

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Trotanoy 2015 am 21.02.2018 wie folgt:

Composed of 93% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc. the 2015 Trotanoy reveals a medium to deep garnet-purple color and comes prancing out of the glass with the most striking black fruit preserves. plum pudding. red currant jelly and blueberry compote notions. followed up by nuances of rose petals. chocolate box. licorice and menthol plus a waft of wild mushrooms. Full-bodied. rich and decadent. it fills the palate with generous perfumed black and blue fruit layers with a seductive frame of velvety tannins and seamless freshness. finishing very long and very minerally.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Trotanoy 2015 aus Pomerol wie folgt:

The 2015 Trotanoy is very clearly one of the wines of the vintage. In 2015. Trotanoy captures all the intensity of the year in its ample. full-bodied frame. and yet there is more than enough structure. energy and minerality to play off the wine's more overt leanings. A rush of black cherry. plum. graphite. leather. smoke and game punctuate the huge. tannic finish. What a wine!

399,00 EUR
532,00 EUR pro l

Vieux Chateau Certan 2015 Pomerol

James Suckling bewertet den Vieux Chateau Certan 2015 am 02.02.2018 wie folgt:
The blackberries. blueberries. oyster shell and violets are so mesmerizing. Full-bodied. focused and deep. It takes you to another space and plane. Dried flowers and dark fruit. The tannins are perfectly crafted. Keeps going as you taste it. Drink in 2023 but why wait?

Vieux Chateau Certan 2015 mit 100 Punkten bei Vinous

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Vieux Chateau Certan 2015 Pomerol wie folgt:
The 2015 Vieux Château Certan is every bit as magnificent from bottle as it was from barrel. Rich. sumptuous and explosive in the glass. the 2015 is pure class. The flavors are deep and boldly sketched in this sumptuous. spectacularly ripe Pomerol. Inky blue/purplish fruit. spice. lavender. licorice and menthol all develop in the glass. but it is the wine's textural richness and intensity that stand out most. As good as the 2015 is today. it is going to need at least 15-20 years to be at its very best. Is there anything more I can ask of the 2015? No. there is not. This is a tremendous showing.

Flaschenbewertung von Neal Martin 28.02.2018
The 2015 Vieux Chateau Certan was bottled in mid-May as usual. This was one of the wines of the vintage out of barrel. and now it has a compelling bouquet with blackberry. smoke and iris. There is wonderful delineation here. a cerebral bouquet that is quite mercurial in the glass. traces of black truffle emerging with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin and just a killer line of acidity. a Vieux Chateau Certan surfeit with energy and joie de vivre. It fans out in glorious. almost swaggering fashion with truffle and white pepper. a touch of truffle on the persistent finish. This is clearly destined to be one among the canon of legendary wines from the estate although it does deserve requisite cellaring. This is one of the wines of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2025 - 2055.

100 Punkte von Jeb Dunnuck Vieux Chateau Certan 2015 Pomerol

Den Vieux Chateau Certan 2015 Pomerol beschreibt Jeb Dunnuck wie folgt:
I was able to taste both the 2015 and 2016 grand vins, and these are heavenly, magical wines that could not be any better. Starting with the 2015 Vieux Château Certan, it shows the opulent, flamboyant style of the vintage to a T and reveals a saturated purple/ruby color, a monster bouquet of blackberries, tobacco, kirsch, dried spices, and loamy earth, full-bodied richness, sweet tannins, and a finish that won’t quit. A thrill a minute, wine doesn’t get any better, and I only wish every reader could taste this beauty. Drink it any time over the coming 30 years or more.

Der Wine Spectator bewertet den Vieux Chateau Certan 2015 Pomerol wie folgt:
Expressive and alluring aromas of warm plum reduction and boysenberry puree lead off here. followed by fleshy. seamlessly layered notes of blackberry. black currant. melted black licorice and smoldering tobacco. Shows a lovely tug of dark earth through the finish without sacrificing a sense of polish or giving ground to the waves of fruit. Displays terrific latent energy through the finish. Best from 2023 through 2040. 3.750 cases made. JM im März 2018

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Vieux Chateau Certan 2015 Pomerol im April 2018 wie folgt:
Blended of 80% Merlot. 19% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon. the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Vieux Chateau Certan opens with profound notes of blueberry compote. dried mulberries. black forest cake. licorice. violets and garrigue with wafts of black truffles. sandalwood and rose hips. Medium to full-bodied. very earthy/savory and beautifully layered with very plush yet present tannins. it offers lovely freshness and a very long minerally finish. So very Pomerol!

349,00 EUR
465,33 EUR pro l

Chateau Hosanna 2015 Pomerol

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Hosanna 2015 am 02.02.2018 wie folgt:
This has the wow factor; it's very impressive. The nose is saturated with dark. rich plums and wet-earth aromas. not to mention the roasted-coffee and crushed-violet undertones. The palate has polished. lustrous appeal. and dark plums and ripe blueberry flavors abound. Long. deep-set tannins with incredible depth. This has x-factor depth and elegance. Best from 2025.

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Hosanna 2015 am 21.02.2018 wie folgt:
A blend of 82% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Franc. the 2015 Hosanna had a medium garnet-purple color. charging out of the glass with an exotic perfume of smoked meats. truffles. sandalwood and Indian spices over a compelling core of cherry cordial. blackberry tart and blueberry compote plus suggestions of garrigue and rose hip tea. The full-bodied palate is absolutely laden with taut. muscular black and blue fruits. with a solid frame of grainy tannins and just enough freshness. finishing with languidly lingering licorice and spice flavors. Incredibly seductive and just plain delicious right now. hedonists can enjoy this captivating wine while it’s relatively young. while traditionalists can wait ten years and drink it over the next 25 years or more.

195,00 EUR
260,00 EUR pro l

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Chateau La Fleur Petrus 2015 mit 99 Punkten bei James Suckling

James Suckling bewertet den La Fleur Petrus 2015 Pomerol am 02.02.2018 wie folgt:

The aromas to this are stunning with lavender, rose petals, walnut skin, strawberries and raspberries. Captivating. Full body, layers of polished tannins and perfectly ripe fruit. Dense and very long. Breathtaking classicism. Try in 2021 and onwards.

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den La Fleur Petrus 2015 Pomerol am 21.02.2018 wie folgt:

A blend of 92% Merlot. 7.5% Cabernet Franc and 0.5% Petit Verdot, the 2015 la Fleur-Petrus is a little reticent on the nose to begin, offering up beguiling notes of tilled soil. black olives, charcuterie and dried Provence herbs over a core of preserved plums, black cherries and black raspberries with touches of tar and new leather. Full-bodied, rich, plush and seductive in the mouth, it finishes with persistent, slowly revealing earthy/savory layers, which will keep you reaching for another glass.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den La Fleur Petrus 2015 im Februar 2018 wie folgt:

The 2015 La Fleur-Pétrus is a magical wine. Soaring aromatics, beautifully layered, translucent fruit and exceptional balance are the signatures. Hints of orange peel, white pepper and rose petal add an exotic flair. A wine of total harmony, the 2015 offers superb intensity and structure to play off the natural richness of the year. A dollop of Petit Verdot rounds out the blend. The 2015 is like a full-on orchestra where all the instruments are clearly heard but also come together in unison to create a wall of sound that is overwhelming in its beauty.

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550,00 EUR
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195,00 EUR
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Chateau La Fleur Petrus 2019 Pomerol

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau La Fleur Petrus 2019 Pomerol im Januar 2022:

So much dried-flower, black-olive, earth and spice character, together with dried fruit, violets and black licorice. Full, yet so fine and linear. It accelerates at the finish, going on and on. A classic beauty. So racy. Best after 2028.

Neal Martin im Februar 2022:

The 2019 La Fleur-Pétrus has an entrancing bouquet that demands your attention, delivering a mixture of red and black fruit, licorice, fresh fig and potpourri. The oak here is beautifully integrated. The palate is very harmonious, with ripe, succulent tannins that frame the concentrated black cherry and red plum fruit, and a dash of white pepper and sage, fanning out wonderfully toward the finish. It’s almost like a slightly toned-down version of the Hosanna. This exceeds my expectations. A brilliant Pomerol.

Jeb Dunnuck im April 2022:

The 2019 Château La Fleur-Pétrus is a stunning example of what makes a great Pomerol – richness without weight, incredible elegance, complexity, and length, all of which it has in abundance. Giving up darker, powerful aromatics of blackcurrants, darker cherries, tobacco, chocolate, and just hints of spring flowers, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a layered, concentrated, incredibly sexy mouthfeel, perfect tannins, and a great finish. It's one of the most opulent, seamless, impressive wines in the vintage, although it needs at least 7-8 years of bottle age. It should be a 30- to 40-year wine. Bravo!

98 Punkte vom Vinous-Team für den Chateau La Fleur Petrus 2019 Pomerol

Antonio Galloni im Februar 2022:

The 2019 La Fleur-Pétrus is pure and total seduction. Trotanoy and perhaps also Hosanna have traditionally been viewed as more exclusive Pomerols in the Moueix portfolio. The more time passes, the less I share that view. Sure, La Fleur-Pétrus does not have the mystique associated from a small single vineyard - as many Pomerols do - and yet there is no denying the elegance and class here. Bright red fleshed fruit, blood orange and exotic spice race across the palate, framed by silky, plush tannins that wrap it all together. La Fleur-Pétrus is fabulous. That's all there is to it.

William Kelley im April 2022:

The 2019 La Fleur-Pétrus dares to outshine Trotanoy this year, wafting from the glass with aromas of rich berry fruit, plum preserve, dark chocolate, cigar box and spices. Full-bodied, rich and enveloping, it's broad and layered, with beautifully polished tannins, a ripe core of fruit and a seamless, enveloping profile. This is an elegantly muscular, generous Pomerol whose sumptuous personality reflects the warm, dry vintage.

Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, dezente Randaufhellung. Feine reife Herzkirschfrucht, dunkles Beerenkonfit ist unterlegt, zart nach Orangenzesten und Schokolade, ein Hauch von Gewürzen. Seidig, elegant, feine Extraktsüße, reife Kirschen, schmelzende, aber tragende Tannine, finessenreich strukturiert, ungemein verführerisch, bleibt lange haften, möchte man auf der Stelle trinken.

279,00 EUR
372,00 EUR pro l

Clos L Eglise 2018 Pomerol

James Suckling bewertet den Clos L Eglise 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

Fantastic depth of fruit to this young wine with crushed-berry. tile and stone character. Full-bodied with superb structure. Polished yet intense tannins. Powerful finish. Best ever?

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Clos L Eglise 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

The 2018 Clos l'Eglise is a final blend composed of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc; the Merlot was harvested September 19-20. and the Cabernet Franc was harvested on October 10. Deep garnet-purple colored. it explodes on the nose with bold. expressive plum preserves. blueberry compote. mincemeat pie and sandalwood with nuances of lilacs. woodsmoke. Indian spices and dusty soil. Full-bodied. rich. velvety and decadently fruited in the mouth. it offers layer upon layer of voluptuous fruit. finishing long and spicy.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Clos L Eglise 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

The 2018 Clos L Eglise is a powerful. brooding wine with a huge core of super-ripe. dense fruit and equally imposing tannins. In 2018. heat and mildew impacted yields and resulted in a big. rich wine. Dark cherry. graphite. plum. mineral. spice and licorice add to an impression of brooding power. It will be interesting to see what elevage does here. Today. Clos L Eglise is a real powerhouse. The blend is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc.

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Chateau Lagrange 2018 Pomerol

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Lagrange 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:
88-90 Punkte
100% Merlot von einem 9 ha grossen Terroir. Mittlere bis volle Dichte. die Nase zeigt sofort etwas vegetabile Noten. Paprika. Holunderstrauch. Im Mund mittelgewichtig. etwas austrocknendes Tannin. Ein wenig Frucht kommt durch. Leider ein wenig unaufregend. und vergibt ihm 88-90 Punkte.

93-94 Sucklingpunkte für den Chateau Lagrange 2018 Pomerol

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Lagrange 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:
This is linear and tight with a very compact palate of ripe fruit and fine-grained tannins that together deliver a racy and polished young wine.

90-93 Punkte vom Wine Spectator für den Chateau Lagrange 2018 Pomerol

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Lagrange 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:
This has a notable tobacco and bay leaf profile out front. followed by bramble-textured. gently mulled plum and black cherry fruit.

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Lagrange 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:
The 2018 Lagrange (Pomerol). made from 100% Merlot. has a medium to deep garnet-purple color and opens with understated red and black cherries. baked plums and mulberries scents giving way to expressive camphor. wild thyme. cracked pepper and damp soil notes. Medium-bodied. the palate is firm and grainy with freshness and restraint. giving glimpses at provocative earthy layers to come. finishing minerally.

89-92 Punkte vom Vinous-Team für den Chateau Lagrange 2018 Pomerol

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Lagrange 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:
The 2018 Lagrange (Pomerol) is a racy. polished Pomerol that will drink well with minimal cellaring. A rush of sweet red cherry. raspberry jam. white flowers. mint and sweet spice gives the 2018 much of its immediacy and allure. Medium in body. with lush fruit and silky tannins. Lagrange is another compelling. modestly priced wine in this vintage. I loved it.

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Chateau Feytit Clinet 2018 Pomerol

Christian Balog beschreibt den Wein wie folgt:

Recht dicht und kraftvoll, am Gaumen viel saftige und fleischige Frucht, super reifes Tannin mit toller Struktur. Sehr sauberes und langes Finale. 92-94+ Punkte.

95-96 Sucklingpunkte für den Chateau Feytit Clinet 2018 Pomerol

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Feytit Clinet 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

This is tight and chewy with a lightly angular and citrusy undertone to the firm tannins and dark fruit. Walnut and almond undertones with some coffee.

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Feytit Clinet 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

This 6.68-hectare vineyard is situated between Trotanoy and Latour à Pomerol on gravel and sand-based soils. Average vine age is 34 years, and yields were 45 hectoliters per hectare. It is aging in 70% new and 30% second year barrels, where it will stay for an estimated 16 months. The wine has 14.9% alcohol and is blended of 92% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc. Deep purple-black colored, the 2018 Feytit Clinet is a little shy to begin, unfurling to reveal wild blueberries, warm plums and black cherries with hints of violets, iron ore. pencil shavings and damp soil. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated. it has a firm, velvety texture and bags of opulent fruit, finishing earthy. About 18.000 bottles will be made.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Feytit Clinet 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

Proprietor Jeremy Chasseuil turned out another gorgeous wine at Feytit-Clinet. Although the 2018 does not have the explosive energy of some past vintages. in exchange it will drink well with minimal cellaring. Cedar, tobacco, gravel, dried flowers, mint, spice and incense build as this richly textured, layered Pomerol shows off its class. As always, Feytit-Clinet is one of the most virile, potent wines of Pomerol and all of Bordeaux, for that matter. The blend is 92% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc. Tasted three times.

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Chateau Clinet 2016 Pomerol

Den Chateau Clinet 2016 Pomerol beschreibt Jeb Dunnuck wie folgt:
on four separate occasions, the 2016 Château Clinet is another brilliant wine from this estate. Showing slightly more freshness and purity than the 2015, its saturated purple color is followed by a thrilling array of crème de cassis, graphite, ground herbs, and a terrific sense of minerality. Deep, full-bodied, with building tannins, and a magical sense of purity and elegance paired with real density and depth, it needs short term cellaring and will keep for three decades.

Lisa Perrotti Brown am 30.11.2018
The 2016 Clinet is composed of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. It was aged using the Oxoline system. in 70% new and 30% one-year-old barrels for 16 months. It has a deep garnet-purple color with cedar and smoked meats on the nose giving way to black and red plums and earthy notions with wafts of cassis and pencil shavings. The palate is medium to full-bodied. elegant. polished and vivacious with loads of red and black fruit layers and an earthy finish. Around 4.416 cases produced.

96+ Punkt vom Vinous-Team für den Chateau Clinet 2016 Pomerol

Verkostungsnotiz aus Januar 2019:
The 2016 Clinet. a blend of 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Sauvignon. was cropped at 49hl/ha and matured in 70% new oak. It has a quintessential Pomerol bouquet of vibrant floral aromas. black cherries and hints of Christmas cake and truffle. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin and very harmonious and refined. The sample at the château showed a touch more backbone than the one at the London UGC tastings. offering plenty of blackberry and black olive notes and then turning saline toward the dense. muscular finish. A classy. sophisticated Clinet that will reward those with the nous to cellar it for several years. Outstanding.

Verkostungsbericht vom 03. Februar 2019:
Beautiful blue fruit and earth with hints of black truffle. this has a violet and fragrant edge. too. Really complex. youthful impression here. The palate has mouthwatering fruit flavor and terrific sense of fresh energy and cut on the finish. A blend of 90 per cent merlot and ten per cent cabernet sauvignon. Try from 2024.

139,00 EUR
185,33 EUR pro l

Vieux Chateau Certan 2018 Pomerol

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Vieux Chateau Certan 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

Cuvee:70 Merlot / 30Cabernet Sauvignon Erntezeitpunkt: zwischen 19. September und 9. October Alkoholgehalt: 14.40 Vol.% Ein Merlot Year. der Cabernet Franc hatte perfekte Vorraussetzungen bis zum Ende zu reifen. Dichte und kompakte Farbe mit einem undurchsichtigen Kern. Der Duft ist sehr komplex. reife Schwarzkirsche. Brombeere. Holunder und eine unverkennbare Cabernetwürze. kombiniert mit diese tiefgründigen mineralisch kühlen Minznuance. Im Mund ist der Wein ein wahres Gedicht. so balanciert. frische. sanft und doch zupackend. in jedem Moment mit neuen Aromeneindrücken. das Finale ist so pur. so definiert. Ein schier nicht enden wollende Nachhall. Alexandre Thiempont beschreibt ihn als einen intellektuellen und komplexen Jahrgang. wie es für Ihn der 1945er ist. und vergibt ihm 98-100 Punkte.

James Suckling bewertet den Vieux Chateau Certan 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

This is a significant VCC with masses of fruit and juicy tannins. It’s fresh. but impresses you with the rich and powerful fruit. A tower of a wine. Incredible depth and density. Thick and muscular. It is 30 per cent cabernet franc. the rest merlot.

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Vieux Chateau Certan 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

The 2018 Vieux Château Certan is a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. Yields were 40 hectoliters per hectare. The wine has a pH of 3.78. 14.4% alcohol and an IPT (total polyphenol index) of 77. Medium to deep garnet-purple—it has a very vibrant color—it drifts effortlessly out of the glass with wonderfully intense. beautifully delineated scents of red roses. black raspberries. kirsch and Darjeeling tea before the powerful. profound black fruits kick in: baked plums. wild blueberries. molten licorice and mulberries with touches of cigar box. cinnamon stick. tapenade and truffles. Full-bodied. rich. densely packed and revealing layer upon layer of red and black fruits with an incredible array of floral and spicy sparks. it has a high level of super ripe. incredibly fine. velvety soft tannins and fantastic freshness (not just from acid but from bright. crunchy fruit). It finishes very long. marvelously layered and with such jaw-dropping brightness from the fruit. the end is almost electric. Incredible.

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Vieux Chateau Certan 2018 Pomerol wie folgt:

The 2018 Vieux Château Certan is a very pretty wine built more on elegance. finesse and aromatic nuance. Relative to the recent past. the 2018 shows a much more mid-weight structure and less of the creaminess of either 2015 or 2016. Much of that is attributable to a blend that includes 30% Cabernet Franc. Lavender. rose petal. mint and blueberry fruit all grace the 2018. Far from an obvious wine. the 2018 is going to need a number of years to be at its best. as it is a wine of total understatement and class. Fine beads of tannin support the understated finish. In 2018. VCC is a wine of refinement and subtlety more than anything else. I don't see the same visceral thrill as in a number of vintages of the recent past. Perhaps that will come in bottle.

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