Vieux Château Certan, Pomerol, 2021, 75cl 100RP and persistent with both depth

and persistent with both depth and finesse

and minerality elegantly meld together

and accessibility

and a discreet mineral touch

presenting an extraordinary vinous paradox that will blow away fans of this great estate

Vieux Château Certan, Pomerol, 2021, 75cl 100RP and persistent with both depthThe 2021 Vieux Chteau Certan has turned out beautifully in bottle, unfurling in the glass with aromas of dark berries, cigar wrapper, black truffle, burning embers, mint and rose petals. Medium to full bodied, deep and layered, with impressive density, beautifully refined tannins and a long, gently vanillin inflected finish, it's a blend of 77% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, the latter imparting complexity and structure. The