Vieux Chateau Certan, sometimes referred to among Bordeaux enthusiasts as “VCC”, is one of the oldest and most prestigious estates of the Pomerol appellation. The estate is located in the heart of the Pomerol plateau, just a few rows of vines away from the bell tower of Pomerol’s famous church. The vines are planted on the famed Gunz terrace with soils made up of large, round pebbles together with different clays over an iron-rich subsoil.

The vineyard covers 14 hectares (35 acres) in a single block, and includes 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Cabernet Sauvignon performs exceptionally well in this terroir and reaches perfect ripeness levels.

With its brilliant velvety color, outstandingly rich aromas, and the depth and subtlety of its flavors, Vieux Chateau Certan is regularly ranked by the world’s press and international tasting panels among the very top wines. It has naturally good concentration and repays cellaring for several years before drinking.

The 2015 Vieux Chateau Certan is an exceptional Bordeaux Blend that hails from the renowned Pomerol region of Bordeaux, France. With a deep garnet-purple color, this wine is a true masterpiece that embodies the essence of elegance and power.

On the nose, this wine captivates with its beautifully fragrant aromas. It exudes notes of blueberry compote, dried mulberries, black forest cake, licorice, violets, and garrigue. As the wine opens up, hints of black truffles, sandalwood, and rose hips linger in the background, adding complexity and depth.

The palate of this wine is medium to full-bodied, with a velvety texture that coats the mouth with finesse. The tannins are plush yet present, providing structure and balance. The wine showcases wonderful juiciness and a silky texture, thanks to its elegant acidity. It offers a remarkable freshness that cuts through any tannins, leading to a long, lingering finish.

Renowned wine experts have praised the 2015 Vieux Chateau Certan for its exceptional qualities. Wine Enthusiast awarded it a score of 99, describing it as a wine with great freshness, a silky texture, and wonderful juiciness. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also awarded it a score of 98+, noting its earthy/savory character, beautiful layering, plush yet present tannins, and long minerally finish.

Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com gave it a perfect score of 100, highlighting its cherry blossoms, licorice, truffle, cherry liqueur, cocoa, voluptuous mouthfeel, and decadent finish. James Suckling also awarded it a perfect score of 100, praising its mesmerizing aromas of blackberries, blueberries, oyster shell, violets, dried flowers, and dark fruit.

Neal Martin's Wine Journal described it as one of the wines of the vintage, with a compelling bouquet, medium-bodied palate, fine tannins, killer line of acidity, and a glorious, swaggering finish. Decanter awarded it a score of 95, noting its evolved aromatics, impact, character, and subtle complex flavors.

Wine Spectator awarded it a score of 97, calling it expressive and alluring, with fleshy, seamlessly layered notes of blackberry, black currant, melted black licorice, smoldering tobacco, and a terrific latent energy. Jeb Dunnuck gave it a perfect score of 100, describing it as heavenly, magical, opulent, flamboyant, and a thrill a minute.

With an alcohol percentage of 15.0, the 2015 Vieux Chateau Certan is a wine that will age gracefully for decades to come. It is a true testament to the exceptional terroir and winemaking expertise of Vieux Chateau Certan. This wine is a future legend in the making and a must-have for any serious wine collector or enthusiast.