2005 Vieux Chateau Certan (750ml OWC)

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Vintage: 2005
Format: 750ml
Wine Name: Vieux Chateau Certan
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Appellation: Pomerol
Producer: Vieux Chateau Certan
Varietal: Red Bordeaux Blend
Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Libournais
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Tasting note: Slightly evolved colour. Superbly complex and truffled nose. Mellow, elegant, complex and aromatic on the palate without too rich a body as the 2005 Lafite. Great aromatic length with finely textured tannins. (95pts. Jean-Marc Quarin)

Tasted: Dec. 2009
Score: 95
Drink: 2015-50

Tasting note: Bright ruby-red. Very closed nose hints at licorice and nutty oak. Sweet and broad in the mouth, with a chocolatey ripeness but less energy and grip than the 2006. This is more mouthfilling, and more sexy today in the middle palate, but may ultimately be less complex. Or is it just more reserved today? Finishes with substantial tannins that call for at least several years of aging. (92+?pts. Stephen Tanzer)

Tasted: May/Jun. 2008
Score: 92+?
Drink: N/A

Tasting note: A stunning effort from Alexander Thienpont, the 2005 Vieux Chateau Certan (a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc) reveals an inky/blue/purple color along with a rich, sumptuous perfume of black olives, lavender, roasted herbs, licorice, pain grille, and oodles of truffles as well as creme de cassis. In the mouth, hints of chocolate and charcoal also make an appearance along with good acidity, fabulous purity, and a full-bodied, powerful mouthfeel. In keeping with the style of this terroir, the wine is reserved and restrained, but deep. It should develop magnificently, and age for 30-40 years. (95pts. Robert Parker)

Tasted: Apr. 2008
Score: 95
Drink: 2015-35

Tasting note: Shows violet, olive and sliced plum on the nose, with Indian spices and hints of cappuccino and chocolate. Complex. Very pretty and aromatic. Full-bodied, with wonderfully sweet fruit and chewy yet ripe tannins. Last for minutes on the palate. The best young red ever from this producer. (97pts. JS, Wine Spectator)

Tasted: Mar. 31, 2008
Score: 97
Drink: After 2011