Wine Advocate
byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2000
An outstanding success for Vieux-Chateau-Certan, the 1999, while not a blockbuster, is a notable success for the vintage. A blend of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, this dense ruby/purple-colored effort reveals classy, complex, cedar, fruit cake, and black fruit aromas in the multi-dimensional aromatics, deep, rich, medium to full-bodied flavors, sweet tannin, low acidity, and a long finish. With good size, weight, and richness, in addition to terrific purity and overall symmetry, it will drink well between 2005-2020.