2022, Vieux Château Certan, POMEROLBordeaux Blend: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon Alexandre Thienpont has been making sensational VCCs for several years from the venerable old vines of this exceptionally well situated vineyard. The oldest Merlots were planted in 1932 and the oldest Cabernet Francs in 1948. This is one of the great properties of Pomerol. 2022 blend is 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2022 Vieux Chteau Certan was picked between 6

subtle spices and coniferous forest floor

Stunning wines

fine delineation

There's a gentle grip on the finish

Blackcurrants

definitely both dense and structured

91-93 Lisa Perrotti-Brown

Rich and evocative on the nose

growing peppery towards the finish

and the introduction of these grapes (from a breezy

just absoutely hits the spot between excess and restaint

strawberries and almonds