6 bottles per lot
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Vieux Château Certan--Vintage 2005
Pomerol. Château-bottled
Tasting note: A stunning effort from Alexander Thienpont, the 2005 Vieux Château Certan (a blend of 80 Merlot and 20 Cabernet Franc) reveals an inky/blue/purple color along with a rich, sumptuous perfume of black olives, lavender, roasted herbs, licorice, pain grille, and oodles of truffles as well as crème de cassis. In the mouth, hints of chocolate and charcoal also make an appearance along with good acidity, fabulous purity, and a full-bodied, powerful mouthfeel. In keeping with the style of this terroir, the wine is reserved and restrained, but deep. It should develop magnificently, and age for 30-40 years. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2035. 95 points. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #176, April 2008
6 bottles per lot
Pomerol. Château-bottled
Tasting note: A stunning effort from Alexander Thienpont, the 2005 Vieux Château Certan (a blend of 80 Merlot and 20 Cabernet Franc) reveals an inky/blue/purple color along with a rich, sumptuous perfume of black olives, lavender, roasted herbs, licorice, pain grille, and oodles of truffles as well as crème de cassis. In the mouth, hints of chocolate and charcoal also make an appearance along with good acidity, fabulous purity, and a full-bodied, powerful mouthfeel. In keeping with the style of this terroir, the wine is reserved and restrained, but deep. It should develop magnificently, and age for 30-40 years. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2035. 95 points. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #176, April 2008
6 bottles per lot
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