1994 Vieux Chateau Certan
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The 1994 is performing well, with no harsh tannin or vegetal characteristics. It displays a deep ruby color, and a sweet, jammy, cherry, Asian spice, as well as a smoky-scented nose. Dense, rich, medium-bodied flavors exhibit excellent concentration, and fine purity. The wine possesses low acidity and plenty of flesh, so it should drink well between now and 2010.
Full-bodied, with a raisin and dried herb character and big tannins. A bit coarse, but with impressive concentration for the vintage, this needs time. try in 2000. – James Suckling , Wine Spectator 1997
The 1994 is performing well, with no harsh tannin or vegetal characteristics. It displays a deep ruby color, and a sweet, jammy, cherry, Asian spice, as well as a smoky-scented nose. Dense, rich, medium-bodied flavors exhibit excellent concentration, and fine purity. The wine possesses low acidity and plenty of flesh, so it should drink well between now and 2010. Feb 1997, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
The original Château at Vieux Château Certan dates back to around 1770 but the modern history of the estate begins in 1924 - the year that Belgian wine merchant Georges Thienpont purchased the property.