{"product_id":"2025-vieux-chateau-certan-pomerol-futures-6-x-750ml","title":"2025 Vieux Chateau Certan Pomerol FUTURES 6 x 750ml","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSince 2009, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan draggable=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/Bighammerwines.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBighammerwines.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e has been offering the best wines from Bordeaux online. We are a reliable and successful bridge for our clients to access significant allocations from the top Chateau, negociants and other direct importers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is a BHW Direct Import\/Ex-Chateau item. \u003c\/b\u003eThis is a futures item that is expected to deliver in 2028.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may be charged a small ground shipping fee. However, this is NOT the actual amount due to ship when it arrives in two years. The actual shipping cost will be communicated to you and charged at the time of shipping in 2028.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the time of arrival, we will contact you to confirm your shipping address and collect the shipping charge per your preference. Please be sure to provide your correct contact information.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote: If there are US tariffs in place at the time of importation, those costs will be passed on to you. Please review our terms and \u003cspan draggable=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bighammerwines.com\/pages\/terms\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econditions of sale.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eReviews\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle and pure, with aromas of blackberries, black cherries, pencil shavings and touches of raspberries, flowers, oyster shells and iodine. Medium-bodied with subtle and integrated tannins that run the length of the wine and make you want to drink it. The length and finesse are sublime. A mineral, stone and light cement texture. It grows beautiful in the great finish. 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. ~ 98-99 James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn outstanding VCC this year and one of the picks of Pomerol. \u003c\/strong\u003eDeep aromatics of dark black fruit that stays cool with some liquorice and cola, plus a soft floral fragrance and chocolate creaminess. Inky and really vibrant colour in the glass. Smooth and supple, both creamy and chalky with black fruit and a heady savoury spiced aspect. I love the stickiness – there’s a chew but it remains cool and lifted, nothing heavy, more comforting like a big hug –\u003cstrong\u003e velvety, charming and almost sensuous.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidity doesn't stick out, the focus is on complexity and remarkable texture with ripe tannins. Density is there yet it doesn't feel heavy. Ends so cool with lots of cola, a touch of iron and stones, fresh mint and savoury herbaceousness. Absolutely beautiful, hedonistic and so long. 3.75pH. A yield of 22hl\/ha. Ageing two thirds new oak, one third one-year-old barrels. ~ 98 Decanter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 Vieux Château Certan was picked from September 8 to 15 at 22 hl\/ha and includes two adjoining parcels normally used for the La Gravette. It is raised in two-thirds new oak, the remainder one-year-old. The Merlot sculpts the bouquet with perfumed red cherries, raspberry, cassis and pressed violet scents that gain intensity in the glass. The oak is seamlessly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied, with powdery tannins on the entry. This must be one of the most peppery VCCs that I have tasted, poivre noir from the Cabernet Franc component. Quite structured, with chalky tannins on the finish, almost as if it came from more limestone soil. Not a crowd pleaser like the 2022, but an intellectual, vertical VCC that will flesh out in barrel. 14.01% alcohol. ~ 95-97 Vinous Media \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBursting with aromas of violets, crème de cassis, dark berries and creamy new oak, the 2025 Vieux Château Certan is medium- to full-bodied, rich and concentrated, with a sun-kissed core of fruit, ripe acids and a dense, unctuous palate, concluding with a heady finish. A blend of 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, it is quite serious and structured, with sweet tannin, and it checks in at 14% alcohol. ~ 94-96 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vieux Chateau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48811138777323,"sku":"VCCP25FUT","price":1248.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/files\/2023_Vieux_Chateau_Certan_Pomerol_FUTURES_6_x_750ml-B.webp?v=1749621154","url":"https:\/\/www.bighammerwines.com\/products\/2025-vieux-chateau-certan-pomerol-futures-6-x-750ml","provider":"BigHammerWines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}