2013 Vieux Chateau Certan - Pomerol AC

Falstaff Magazin – 92 pts – PM: *Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, leichte Randaufhellung. Zart nach Brombeeren, frische Kirschen, tabakige Nuancen, ein Hauch von Edelholz. Am Gaumen eher schlank, Noten von roten Kirschen, mineralisch-salzig, leichtgewichtig und gefällig, hat Charme, schon antrinkbar.* - 01/2018

Neal Martin (04/14): *The Vieux Château Certan 2013 is a blend of 92% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc
picked from 30 September until 9th October at 22hl/ha. It has a lovely, pure bouquet with small red
cherries, rose petals and mineral that has exquisite delineation, though it does not possess the profundity
of a top tier VCC. The palate is precise on the entry, a little pinched perhaps but with aeration it unfurls
nicely. There is great tension here: a streamlined VCC that has the precision of a Swiss watch and a sense
of tension that Hitchcock would have been proud of. Tasted April 2014.* (92-94/100)

Vinum Magazin – 17/20pts: *Verführerische, blumig fruchtige Aromatik, von grosser Delikatesse und Raffinesse, dicht, frisch, Tannin mit Schliff, ungemein bekömmlich. Hat Klasse.* - 06/2016

WeinWisser – 17/20pts: *92 % Merlot, 8 % Cabernet Franc. Dunkles Granat, recht satt in der Mitte, rubiner Rand. Eine Delikatesse, schwarze Kirschen, feine Kräuter, helles Malz, Darjeelingtee und Earl Grey. Im feinen, relativ langen Gaumen ist er einer der seidigsten Pomerols, mittleres Extrakt mit Brombeeren und Cassisnuancen, nicht viel Druck, aber doch sehr lange. Femininer, burgundischer VCC mit Charmepotenzial. Und so soll es ja in diesem schwierigen Jahr auch sein.* - 04/2014

(04/14): *Shows lovely blue and purple fruit, with a decidedly floral feel. Very expressive in terms of aroma.
Long and refined through the finish, delivering polish and a lingering tobacco profile, echoing gently. Merlot
and Cabernet Franc. Tasted non-blind.* (90–93/100)

JancisRobinson.com – 17/20pts – JH: *Tasted blind. Deep garnet. Mocha at first. Then juicy on the palate. Lively and just a little dry at the very end. But refreshing, elegant and harmonious in the context of this vintage.* - 01/2017

JamesSuckling.com - 91pts - JS: *This is soft and silky with chocolate, orange peel and dust. Medium body, round and light tannins. Fresh finish. Drink now.* 02/2016

Vinous.com - (90-93) pts - AG: *The 2013 Vieux Chateau Certan is a wine of extraordinary finesse and elegance. Blue and purplish-toned fruits, violets, lavender, sweet spices and mint are woven together in a fabric of stunning beauty. The 2013 is translucent, weightless and simply impeccable throughout. Clearly, the structure is that of an average year, but the sheer beauty is that of a superb site. There is so much to like here.* - 04/2014