Tasting Notes

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Vinous Neal Martin - 01 Mar 22
The 1997 Vieux Château Certan does not really transcend the limitations of this off vintage. It has a rather ordinary leafy bouquet with touches of cedar, simple but clean. The palate is on the light side, the tannins always just a bit too hard for my liking; what you might call a quaffing VCC that should be consumed in the near future. Tasted from a bottle from my own cellar.
Drinking Date: 2022 - 2030
Pomerol Fine Wine

Pomerol

Pomerol, a prestigious Bordeaux Right Bank appellation, is famous for luxurious, velvety red wines primarily based on Merlot, often blended with Cabernet Franc. These wines are rich and opulent, with soft tannins and flavours of ripe plum, blackberry, truffle, chocolate, and earthy undertones, featuring a silky texture and lingering finish. Top producers include Château Pétrus, known for its depth and ageing potential; Château Le Pin, celebrated for purity and finesse; and Château La Conseillante and Château Trotanoy, known for elegance and power.