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Tasting note
The 1971 Vieux Château Certan is a vintage that suffered hail damage on June 14, after one-third of the crop was lost to coulure. It was a small crop picked from early October, where alcohol levels were 11% to 12%. It has a similar hue to the 1970, the nose offering red berry fruit, slightly savory, a whiff of andouillette and incense. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, lighter than the previous vintage, and lively with heart-warming piquancy on the finish. This is a delicious, open-hearted 1971 Pomerol. Tasted at the VCC vertical in Etikhove.
Score: 92
Neal Martin, Vinous.com, June 2024
