2014 Vieux Château Certan
Community Tasting Note
LiteItOnFire Likes this wine:
Thursday, May 21, 2020 - PnP and then drank over 4 hours. This has the VCC standard velvety mouthfeel already- even for a 2014. Initially the nose is subdued until about the 2+ hour mark where it starts to assert itself. Wine is not ready for prime time- at least not if what’s lurking below the surface will come out. There are dark red fruits, sour cherries, hints of mushrooms and rinds, the mineral spine you would expect plus a very long finish- maybe even bitter chocolate four hours in. The acid and tannins are well integrated for such a young wine but I would be remiss if I didn’t feel like there should be much more.
Maybe I am jaded by 2009, 2010, 2015 but even 2011 had more complexity. I will hold back opening any further bottles until a min of two years.
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Comment posted by MJP Hou TX:
5/22/2020 5:50:00 AM - 14 has some hidden gems for an "off vintage". One we have enjoyed many times is Troplong Mondot. I've also been told that 2006 & 2008 VCC might be one to seek out.
Comment posted by LiteItOnFire:
5/22/2020 7:53:00 AM - I felt the same way with TM. Was pleasantly surprised and really enjoyed it!
Comment posted by jonboy74:
7/28/2020 2:13:00 PM - For some reason 80% of the wines Ive look up lately have you as the most recent reviewer. Im starting to think Im wine-stalking you.
Comment posted by LiteItOnFire:
7/28/2020 9:00:00 PM - Greatest compliment one could ever give! Brothers from another mother!!