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
bubble bath, loved — 18 days ago
Hints of pepper and spice. Fruit forward and slightly jammy. Acidity hits nicely in the finish. — 3 months ago
Dry, tart. Perfect balance for me — 7 months ago
NW. Lovely Zinfandel that paired well with a good Hereford Beef Burger. — 9 months ago
17- still good fruit, little sign of age almost 20 years on - a village wine! But only M length. — 2 months ago
Florenxio ismael greg marco juan — 3 months ago
Evoluindo de forma melhor que eu esperava… — 8 months ago
Scott Arnold
Beautifully balanced medium - full bodied red, great with our meal at an excellent Italian restaurant. Long lingering finish. — 23 days ago