Vieux Château Certan, Pomerol, 2015

100 points Dunnuck | 100 points Suckling | 100 points Galloni
Merlot 80% | Cabernet Franc 19% | Cabernet Sauvignon 1%
15,0% alc.
Rich, sumptuous and explosive in the glass, the 2015 is pure class. The blackberries, blueberries, oyster shell and violets are so mesmerizing. Full-bodied, focused and deep.
It takes you to another space and plane. Dried flowers and dark fruit. The tannins are perfectly crafted. The flavors are deep and boldly sketched in this sumptuous, spectacularly ripe Pomerol. Inky blue/purplish fruit, spice, lavender, licorice and menthol all develop in the glass, but it is the wine's textural richness and intensity that stand out most. As good as the 2015 is today, it is going to need at least 15-20 years to be at its very best.