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9.8

The 2019 Vieux Château Certan was picked from September 23 after light showers the previous day. "We dared to add some Cabernet Sauvignon in 2019, which gives complexity," Alexandre Thienpont remarks, "but the Cabernet was 'killed' in 2020." It has a much more discrete bouquet than the 2018, unfolding with truffle-tinged black fruit. There are fewer marmalade scents than I noticed a couple of years ago, but there is absolutely stunning delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannins, like a cousin of the superlative 2016 in many ways, but it may be silkier towards the finish. Elegant yet paradoxically intense, this is VCC at full flight. And it's only on its opening pages! Tasted at the VCC vertical in Etikhove, Belgium. (Neal Martin, Vinous, July 2024)
— 4 months ago

Lolis Elie

8.9

Very carbonated. Plenty of Sauvignon blanc vegetal flavor. — a year ago

Ron R

9.4

This wine is so good, it should not be overlooked. Apparently, Kistler (Jason Kesner) produces this wine for restaurants. But that doesn’t mean us mere mortals can’t enjoy it at home. Some would consider this a mass-market proposition, but it’s anything but that. It possesses a transparency of an individual story, which is easy to read. There are no missing pages or chapters. This wine is well structured and prismatic in terms of its complexity, layers and minerality. Butterscotch, honey and calcium pierce the taste buds, and at a price I consider to be reasonable for such an outstanding product. Check out Kistler’s website. They hide nothing. It screams about very considered wine-making at its very best. Consider this for short-term cellaring only. — 2 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.3

Vintage 2008 | Restaurant Hohenzollern in Bad Neuenahr lies beautiful on a vineyard mountain overlooking the village; it does have a enchanting wine list with 22 pages covering Germany, but also 16 pages rest of the world. There are ripened wines from many regions. A 16 y old Zind Humbrecht Riesling is an opportunity not to miss. Gold coloured, fine smell with some almonds, a lot of minerals and enormous amount of butter and butterscotch. Wel balanced wine with tension. Paired with sea bass and curry shrimps. — 4 months ago

Tom Casagrande

9.0

Bordeaux bubbly! Perfect for an impromptu Monday night celebration! Fun and fruity, it shows its 50% Semillon character on the nose with fragrant waxiness and crisp pear. Fruity and round, though basically dry, in the mouth. Gentle, creamy frothiness. Great value and definitely would appeal to a broad range of tastes. — 2 years ago

Nicolas Greinacher

10

Tasted blind. Deep brown and almost a 100 years old, the Crème de Tête is a special barrel selection from Château d'Arche, only made in a few vintages, such as 1906, 1928, 1929, 1961 and 1967. Pure perfection in the glass, the 1928 showcases intense aromas of fig compote, dried plums, shitake mushroom, orange rind, salty dark caramel and malt. The fireworks continue on the palate, where exuberant flavor richness, mesmerizing sweetness and lively acids build an almost immortal Sauternes. Drink now until 2050. — 2 years ago

Amy Yan

9.1

Paris meal with my mom at Pages Restaurant. — 5 months ago

Vanessa

9.1

This wine comes from the climat of “Les Corvées Pages” which is a 1er cru vineyard located in the Village of Nuits-Saint-Georges (both of which are named on the label). The 2019 vintage was very warm and dry, which helps explain the 15% ABV level, which is uncharacteristically high.

It is deep ruby in color. The nose offers a medium (+) intensity of developing aromas that include black cherry liqueur, ripe blackberry, blackcurrant, red plum, boysenberry, violet, licorice, star anise, vanilla, burnt caramel, clove, tobacco, forest floor, and mushroom.

On the palate, it’s dry, with medium (+) acidity, medium (+) body, high alcohol, medium tannins that are supple and fine-grained, and concentrated flavors consistent with the nose. The finish is medium (+). This wine is juicy, intense, and delicious.

— 9 months ago

Jakub Kalinowski

8.9

A very decent Semillon dominated blend from Graves.
Needs a bit of air to show the full bouquet of creamy, waxy lemons, fresh nettle, shy green gooseberries.
Nice freshness on the palate, with juicy acidity balancing off the creamy Semillon influenced mouthfeel.
A hint of salty, green minerality towards the end adds complexity, though it turns a bit too herby & bitter with time.
— 2 years ago

John Bratincevic

9.1

Nose: lychee (?), vanilla, corn sugar, tangerine, baked apple, light caramel. Taste: a distinct grain sugar (barley?), golden raisins, orange/tangerine, bitter almond, some vanilla. Good. 91. — 3 years ago