Vieux Château Certan, Vieux Château Certan 2001, Magnum

93 / 100 Robert Parker
A brilliant effort from Alexandre Thienpont, this blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc is a deep purple-colored, fleshy, layered effort offering a sweet nose of creosote, incense, Christmas spices, plenty of red and black fruits, and hints of licorice as well as new oak. Rich, medium to full-bodied, with tremendous purity in addition to nobility, give it two more years of cellaring and drink it over the next following 15-18 years.
Wine Advocate #153 Jun 2004

94 / 100 Wine Spectator
Very subtle aromas of blackberries, chocolate and plums follow through to a full-bodied palate, with very silky tannins and a long, caressing finish. An excellent wine with great intensity for the vintage. Very long indeed. Winemaker and part-owner Alexandre Thienpont is a master. Best after 2009. 4,000 cases made.
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18 / 20 Jancis Robinson
Very voluptuous and many layered. Heady plump stuff. Racy too. Great tension here. A lovely bottle!
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