| Lot | Wine | Region | Qty | Estimate | Current Bid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XNE 3888 |
VIEUX CHATEAU CERTAN 2021 | Pomerol | 1 BOTTLE | AU$800-850 | AUD $ 674 | |
| XNE 3889 |
VIEUX CHATEAU CERTAN 2021 | Pomerol | 1 BOTTLE | AU$800-850 | AUD $ 674 | |
| XNE 3890 |
VIEUX CHATEAU CERTAN 2021 | Pomerol | 1 BOTTLE | AU$800-850 | AUD $ 674 |
Robert Parker Score: 95+ points
Reviewer: William Kelley — Issue 260 End of April 20228 Feb 2024
Drink 2027–2051
The 2021 Vieux Château 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 result is somewhat reminiscent of the estate's exceptional 2011, one of the wines of that unheralded vintage.
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Delivery: $16.50 per dozen, Australia-wide via Australia Post. Estimated delivery 3–14 business days from dispatch.
