Vieux Chateau Certan 2008

Vieux Château Certan 2008 is a full-bodied red wine produced in the Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux. Vieux Château Certan is one of the leading properties in Pomerol. Already documented in 1745, the Certan estate these days comprises vineyards made up of 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2008 is a blend of A blend of 70% of Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon. "The 2008 Vieux Château Certan has a timid bouquet at first and demands a lot of coaxing from the glass. I wonder if this is in the middle of a closed down phase? This VCC seems to leave all the action on the palate. filigree tannin, a silver bead of acidity, very pure and complex towards the finish with truffle and smoke infusing the red berry fruit. Wonderful persistence (as usual for VCC). Keep it for a few more years is what Alexandre Thienpont suggests and who am I to disagree." Neal Martin, 2018