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VINUM: "Leuchtendes Rubinrot und expressiv im Duft, strahlende Frucht, feines Sahnehäubchen, Veilchen über reifer Brombeere, das Holz noch wahrnehmbar, nicht zu dominant, ein Hauch dunkler Tabak schwingt mit; dicht am Gaumen, ungemein kompakt, der Wein zeigt Konzentration, die Frucht ist ungemein knackig, Tannine von höchster Güte begleiten die Frucht über die Zunge, stets da, nie zu dominant, im Abgang von majestätischer Länge mit einem aromatischen Potential, das Seinesgleichen sucht. Hervorragend."
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FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Feine dunkle Beerenfrucht, ein Hauch von Brombeerkonfit, dezente Kräuterwürze, feiner Cassisanklang, facettenreiches Bukett. Komplex, kräftig, reife Tannine, gute Frische, schwarze Kirschen, salzige Mineralität, lange anhaftend, verfügt über sicheres Reifepotenzial. Erstmals seit Langem mit einem kleinen Anteil von 9 % Cabernet Sauvignon."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Lilacs, violets, cocoa, spearmint, truffle, black cherries, plums, and saffron create a complex set of aromatics. Fresh and fragrant on the palate, the wine is earthy, vibrant, elegant, and silky. The Cabernets make a strong impression, contributing to the mid-palate and a refreshing finish that combines mint, spices, lifted red fruits, silkiness, length, energy, and refinement. The wine blends 71% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon. 13.5% ABV, 3.7 pH. The harvest took place September 20 - October 2. Drink from 2029-2047."
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ANSON: "Violet ruby with a vibrant rim, reflects the savoury vivid quality of the vintage in the wines that deliver. Clear chamomile tea, fragrant white blossom, redcurrant, blueberry, a touch of austerity and reserve compared to the past few vintages, but with purity and finesse, mouthwatering finish, 30hl/h yield, 3.7ph, harvest 20 September to 2 October. 3.70 pH, and a high Cabernet character in the final blend (despite one block less of Cabernet Franc after replanting), 66% new oak. An enjoyable wine from Alexandre Thienpont."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "A blend of 71% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2024 Vieux Château Certan opens in the glass with brooding aromas of dark berries, cedar, cigar wrapper, crushed mint and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, with good density for the vintage and sweet structuring tannins, it concludes with a sapid, slightly earthy finish. Yields after annual sorting came in at 30 hectoliters per hectare, and the wine is being matured in two-thirds new barriques."
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JANCIS ROBINSON: "Fragrant and floral. Some sweetness on attack then persistent line and length. Less flesh than some years but juicy, fine and balanced. Very pure."
