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1999 Vieux Château Certan, Pomerol

1999 Vieux Château Certan, Pomerol

Ref: VIEU990
Red  |  Still  |  13% ABV

Slap bang in that golden triangle of clay soils that encompasses the vineyards of such luminary properties as Cheval Blanc, Evangile and Petrus, VCC exudes that confidence of a property producing a wine greater than its commune. For above all, this is VCC, a fact that occludes its Pomerol origins. Owner Alexandre Thienpont is a softly spoken man whose seeming shyness belies the authority within the wine itself. One of the greatest wines of Bordeaux, without doubt.

Case of 12 Bottles
price shown is under bond
£1,776.00
duty paid price: £2,169.65
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Out of stock
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Wine Details
Wine Details
AppellationAppellation: Pomerol
Old or New WorldOld/New World: Old World
CountryCountry: France
RegionRegion: Bordeaux
ColourColour: Red
StyleStyle: Still
ABV% ABV: 13%
Drink DatesDrink Dates: 2008-2022
MaturityMaturity: Ready to Drink
SweetnessSweetness: 1
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes

"The ‘99 Pomerol wines are in a good place at the moment. The VCC has a generous bouquet with ripe red fruit, hints of incense, rosemary and mint that lend it lift and freshness. The palate is medium-bodied and very harmonious, almost mellow. It is very focused with silky smooth tannins and hints of orange peel towards the elegant finish. What a lovely, natural Pomerol wine, though whether it is a long-term proposition is another matter. Tasted May 2013." Neal Martin

Sweetness Explained
Sweetness Explained

Sweetness

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Location Explained
Location Explained

Location

AVAILABLE: Currently lying in our storage at London City Bond Dinton Woods 
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Pricing Information
Pricing Information

Pricing

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