Vieux Château Certan 1998Robert Parker A prodigious effort, this dense ruby purple colored 1998 reveals an explosive bouquet of licorice, cedar, spice box, and jammy blackberry, currant, and cherry fruit. Profoundly concentrated, with great flavor, purity, as well as extraordinary complexity and palate presence, this wine boasts multiple layers of flavor, silky tannin, a thick, viscous texture, and a 45 second finish. The glycerin and huge extract conceal what appear to be