Parker about Old Château Certan 1995
This low acid, dark ruby/purple-colored wine offers up a sweet, jammy, black fruit-scented nose, with evidence of Asian spices and new oak. Made in a fleshy, lush, easy to understand and appreciate style, this forward 1995 will require drinking over its first 12-14 years of life.

Suckling over Old Château Certan 1995
Stunning bramble-fruit definition, with leathery and meaty complexity, as well as notes of clove and some earthy minerality, restrained dark chocolate and dried eucalyptus leaf. Full body with dense, velvety tannins and crisp acidity. Impressive power with grace here, and an amazing finish. Drinkable now, but will last for decades.
Description
Land | France |
Region | Bordeaux Pomerol |
Rebsorten | Merlot, Cabernet Franc |
Alkoholgehalt | 13.00% |
Füllstand | Into Neck |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Vieux Chateau Certan, 33500 Pomerol, France |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2004 - 2042 |
Parker Punkte | 90 |
Jahrgang | 1995 |
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Old Château Certan 1995

Vieux Château Certan 1995 is a renowned Bordeaux wine from the Pomerol appellation, known for some of the world's most sought-after Merlot-based wines. Vieux Château Certan stands for elegance, complexity, and great aging potential, and the 1995 vintage is no exception.
The wine's color is a deep ruby red with light garnet rims, indicating a certain maturity. The bouquet is complex and expressive, with aromas of ripe dark fruits such as black cherry, plum, and blackberry, blending with earthy notes of truffle, forest floor, and tobacco. Hints of cedarwood, cocoa, and sweet spices may also develop with aging.
On the palate, the 1995 Vieux Château Certan is rich and velvety, with well-integrated tannins and a medium to full body. The wine offers a harmonious balance of fruit, acidity, and structure, with aromas of ripe dark fruit, mocha, and a hint of minerality. The finish is long, smooth, and complex, with lingering notes of dark fruit and subtle earthy nuances.