Perfect aromas of ripe, pristine blueberries, subtle black olives, raspberries, violets, minerals, lavender and sandalwood. The finesse, depth and grace are mesmerizing. It's medium-bodied with incredible energy and length. A masterpiece in subtly. Can't get better than this. 82% merlot and 18% cabernet franc. Lovely to drink now, but it will age beautifully. Wait until 2030.
100 points, James Suckling (Dec 2025)
Deep and heady aromatics, so perfumed with floral blackcurrant at the fore. Round and filling, tannins upfront and present, cushioning, pillowy and fleshy. This is full and immediate, packed with intensity and purpose. Great depth of fruit - layers of dark bramble berries - but it’s the tannins and overall sensation that is just amazing, yet there’s still an edge of precision and sharpness that defines the finish. A real benchmark. A wonderful wine. Concentrated, fresh, very Pomerol. No Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend this year.
99 points, Georgina Hindle, Decanter (Jan 2026)
The 2023 Vieux Château Certan is wonderfully complex and dynamic in the glass. The layers here are just remarkable. That sort of dimension is one of the qualities that was hard to come by in 2023. Dark blue-toned fruit, lavender, scorched earth, new leather and menthol soar, lending tons of vertical, explosive energy. Floral and savory overtones develop with air, adding further shades of nuance. What a gorgeous and complete wine this is.
98 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Mar 2026)
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