2012 Vieux Château Certan, Pomerol, Bordeaux - Established in 1698, Berry Bros. & Rudd brings over 325 years of fine wine expertise to the United States. Build your collection with access to rare wines, exclusive spirits, and unrivalled personal service.
Browse our Own Selection wines from Burgundy, created in collaboration with top estates, including Benjamin Leroux, Olivier Merlin and Sébastien Dampt.
Explore Italian wine from our Own Selection range, which encompasses favourite styles from Brunello di Montalcino to Barolo and is made exclusively for us.
From the perennially popular Good Ordinary Claret to our prestigious Grand Cru Champagne, you will surely find your favourite bottles in our selection of over 20 own-label wines.
Browse our Own Selection red wines, created in collaboration with top estates, including Au Bon Climat, Château Haut-Bailly and la Nerthe. Or explore our expertly curated mixed cases for a simple, elegant way to discover exceptional wines.
Browse our Own Selection white wines, created in collaboration with top estates, including Ramey Wine Cellars, Domaine David Sautereau and Champagne Mailly.
Our Own Selection Champagnes represent superb quality and value. From fresh and citrusy styles to complex and sophisticated bottles, each has been crafted for us by one of our favorite Champagne producers.
Discover our captivating Own Selection whiskies, featuring exceptional expressions from the Scottish Highlands, islands, and beyond. Let our Spirits Buyer, Rob Whitehead, guide you through his personal favourites, curated with unparalleled expertise.
From the vibrant flavours of Jamaica and Barbados to the exotic essence of Mauritius and Fiji, our rum selection offers a captivating array of styles and tastes. Whether you prefer the spicy kick or the fruity allure, the richness of dark rum or the brightness of white rum, or even the smoky undertones, our collection invites you to embark on a journey of exploration.
Unveil the essence of our exclusive range of own-label spirits, meticulously crafted to embody unparalleled quality and distinction. Indulge in the timeless elegance of our classic London Dry Gin, savour the rich complexities of our fine Cognac, and embark on a sensory journey with our carefully selected single-cask rums and whiskies.
Unveil the essence of our exclusive range of own-label spirits, meticulously crafted to embody unparalleled quality and distinction. Indulge in the timeless elegance of our classic London Dry Gin, savour the rich complexities of our fine Cognac, and embark on a sensory journey with our carefully selected single-cask rums and whiskies.
An aged Bordeaux is a wonderful thing: after some time in bottle, these powerful wines soften with velvety textures and develop more flavors like chocolate, coffee and smoke. Browse our range of aged Bordeaux here, from the standout 2005 vintage to earlier.
Explore a refined collection of rosé and sparkling wines that brings together elegant styles from Provence, Champagne, California, and beyond. From crisp, refreshing still rosés to expressive sparkling cuvées, these wines offer bright red fruit flavors, lively acidity, and delicate floral notes, with a range of textures from light and vibrant to more complex and layered, ideal for both celebrations and everyday enjoyment.
While red wines are often served at room temperature, many styles benefit from a gentle chill, which can bring greater focus and freshness. Light- to medium-bodied reds in particular become more vibrant when slightly cooled, as the lower temperature lifts bright fruit, refines texture and softens the perception of alcohol. This approach highlights balance and drinkability, making the wine especially appealing for relaxed occasions or warmer weather, where a refreshing edge enhances both the wine and the moment.
Few grapes capture both delicacy and intensity like Riesling. Celebrated for its perfumed aromatics and razor-sharp acidity, this noble variety is capable of a remarkable range: from bone-dry, mineral-driven whites to unctuous, long-lived sweet wines. Whether grown on the slate slopes of Germany, the volcanic hills of Alsace, or the sunlit vineyards of the New World, Riesling expresses a sense of place like no other grape.
These are some of our favorite drinking wines, from spicy Crozes-Hermitage to zesty Chablis. All under $50 a bottle, this selection offers remarkable value and outstanding quality.
From our expertly crafted Own Selection range, to gems from Bordeaux, Barolo and beyond, these wines offer affordable elegance that never compromises on quality. Each of these delivers unparalleled craftsmanship and character, offering excellent value for casual dinners or everyday enjoyment and all under $100 a bottle.
Every bottle in this collection brings together masterful winemaking, terroir and tradition. From renowned First Growths to hidden gems, these are wines that encapsulate the very best of the world’s finest wine regions and all under $300 a bottle.
These wines are perfect for those special moments that call for something extraordinary. From the last available bottles of legendary vintages, to standouts from iconic estates, these are wines that deliver power, finesse and pleasure in every drop.
Whether you seek Grand Cru Burgundy’s finesse or First Growth Bordeaux’s power, this collection offers only the finest. Priced at $500 a bottle or more, our experts have carefully selected each bottle for its rarity, complexity, and provenance. These extraordinary wines make exquisite centerpiece for any occasion.
Discover our complete list of wines, from charming old vine classics to creamy Grand Cru Champagnes. Some are in the earlier stages of their drinking window, while others are at their mature best. Refine your search by filtering according to colour, region, grape variety, bottle size and more.
The region is home to some of the world's finest Grand Cru and Premier Cru wines, commonly called 'Burgundies'. Made from Pinot Noir, the reds are dry and full-bodied with silky tannins. Conversely, using Chardonnay to produce whites helps generate elegant, complex, and citrussy wines with fresh butter and toast notes.
Bordeaux is arguably the world’s best-known fine wine region. Here, legendary producers make classically-constructed, age-worthy wines that nearly always benefit from time in the cellar to draw out their full potential. Discover our range of Bordeaux for your cellar below.
The Rhône Valley has been home to wine production for centuries. The region contains several star appellations, from Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie in the North to Vacqueyras and Gigondas in the south, with many producing elegant, age-worthy wines that are becoming increasingly prized by collectors.
Italy’s ancient soils, quality indigenous grapes and rich viticultural heritage make it a go-to choice for many fine wine lovers. From Super Tuscan wines to those of Brunello, Barbaresco and Barolo, there is a plethora of cellar-worthy wines here to delight any collector.
Spain’s fine wine market is fast expanding and gaining increased demand as it does so. Rioja has long been regarded as amongst the world’s most collectable regions; now, Ribera del Tuero, Toro and more.
Our selection of whites runs the full gamut from crisp and refreshing to rich and complex. It hails from all over the globe, offering both familiar names and exciting discoveries. Browse our current range here.
Our rosé wines encapsulate our buyers' preference for dry, fresh examples of the style. Delicate, zesty and layered with subtle red fruits, these are perfect for enjoying at any summer gathering.
Our Buyers work with renowned producers like Krug, Bollinger, Pol Roger and Mailly, ensuring a diverse range of exceptional Champagnes to satisfy every palate and preference. Here, you will find a selection that epitomises quality and variety, from our own label Champagne from Mailly through to opulent and smooth vintage Grand Cru Champagnes.
From the cask-aged flavours of Port to the nectar-like texture of Sauternes, explore our range of fortified and sweet wines that cover every style and vintage you could hope for. Rich and intensely flavoured, these wines can be savoured on their own or paired perfectly with cheeseboards to warm up cold winter evenings.
A mature magnum may be just the thing for those looking for a bottle to impress once opened. Larger formats allow fine wine to age slowly, ensuring the full complexity of flavours. The wines below have now reached their drinking window, making them ideal for sharing.
Few grapes capture both delicacy and intensity like Riesling. Celebrated for its perfumed aromatics and razor-sharp acidity, this noble variety is capable of a remarkable range: from bone-dry, mineral-driven whites to unctuous, long-lived sweet wines. Whether grown on the slate slopes of Germany, the volcanic hills of Alsace, or the sunlit vineyards of the New World, Riesling expresses a sense of place like no other grape.
An important white grape in Bordeaux and the Loire Valley that has now found fame in New Zealand and now Chile. It thrives on the gravelly soils of Bordeaux and is blended with Sémillon to produce fresh, dry, crisp Bordeaux Blancs, as well as more prestigious Cru Classé White Graves. It is also blended with Sémillon, though in lower proportions, to produce the great sweet wines of Sauternes. It performs well in the Loire Valley and particularly on the well-drained chalky soils found in Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, where it produces bone dry, highly aromatic, racy wines, with grassy and sometimes smoky, gunflint-like nuances.
Chardonnay is arguably the most versatile white grape variety in the world. Grown globally and beloved for its adaptability, it can produce wines that range from crisp and mineral to rich and opulent. It thrives in a wide range of soils but performs best in limestone-rich terroirs, such as those found in Chablis, Champagne, and the Côte d'Or.
Pinot Noir is probably the most frustrating and, at times, infuriating wine grape in the world. However, when it is successful, it can produce some of the most sublime wines known to man. This thin-skinned grape, which grows in small, tight bunches, performs well on well-drained, deepish limestone-based subsoils.
It is more susceptible than other varieties to overcropping - concentration and varietal character disappear rapidly if yields are excessive, and yields as little as 25hl/ha are the norm for some climats of Burgundy's Côte d'Or.
Nebbiolo is the grape behind the Barolo and Barbaresco wines and is hardly ever seen outside the confines of Piedmont. It takes its name from "nebbia" which is Italian for fog, a frequent phenomenon in the region.
A notoriously pernickety grape, it requires sheltered south-facing sites and performs best on the well-drained calcareous marls to the north and south of Alba in the DOCG zones of Barbaresco and Barolo.
Our Exceptional Casks collection is the pinnacle of our work as an independent bottler. Each contains a spirit of the highest quality but, more than that, it reflects a unique story that cannot be repeated. That might be a single celebrated cask from a bygone era, a rare legacy from a famous ‘ghost’, or an unusual barrel with a rare flavor profile. All these highly collectable drams have fascinating stories to tell.
The latest in this collection marks a pivotal moment in our own history – the opening of our US business in Washington, DC. To celebrate, we’ve bottled two single Hogsheads which rank among the oldest and rarest whiskies we’ve bottled to date – a 46-year-old Teaninich and a 51-year-old ‘Secret’ Speyside. They both show ‘Washington, D.C. Edition’ on the label and are only available through our US business. We opened a bottle of each at our launch, so we have just 155 pairs remaining…
Unveil the essence of our exclusive range of own-label spirits, meticulously crafted to embody unparalleled quality and distinction. Indulge in the timeless elegance of our classic London Dry Gin, savour the rich complexities of our fine Cognac, and embark on a sensory journey with our carefully selected single-cask rums and whiskies.
We've curated a collection of palate-enchanting treasures sure to delight. Priced below $100, these spirits are crafted to impress and elevate any occasion.
Each bottle is a testament to craftsmanship and quality, from velvety single malts to complex blends. Priced under $300, these spirits offer a symphony of flavors and are poised to elevate any moment.
This is a range defined by age, provenance and craftsmanship, where every bottle is an experience - one to be savored and remembered. Explore limited-edition releases, and exclusive casks made for us by some of the most notable names in the spirits world.
For those who appreciate the finer details, these spirits embody mastery in every drop. Rare, refined and unforgettable, these will form the cornerstone of any milestone celebration, or the foundation of any spirits collection.
These are the spirits that stand amongst the world’s finest. These are true masterpieces, from ultra-rare anniversary bottlings to heritage spirits from our historic cellars: many are the only bottles of their kind left.
We’ve been at the forefront of the whisky industry for centuries. Our first own-label cask bottling was in 1853, making us one of Britain’s oldest independent spirits bottlers - a tradition that we continue to this day. Our experts continue to curate a unmatched range of whiskies, that will delight both connoisseurs and newcomers alike.
Cognac is a grape brandy produced in the French region of the same name. The permitted grape varieties include Ugni Blanc (predominantly), Folle Blanche and Colombard. According to the appellation regulations, Cognac must be distilled twice in traditionally shaped Charentais copper pot stills and aged at least two years in French oak.
Rum is made from sugarcane juice or molasses, one of the few strict rules regarding this versatile spirit. Our collection includes bottlings from the Caribbean, Central and South America, and islands in the Indian Ocean. Their styles vary from light and fruity to dark and rich.
Discover a range of Armagnacs that are rich, nuanced and steeped in history. These classic French spirits are produced from some of our favorite family-owned distilleries, many of which we have worked with for decades.
Gin has evolved into one of the most exciting and dynamic styles of spirits in recent years. In our selection below, you’ll see just how varied it is: an English truffle gin, a gin re-distilled with Peruvian Pisco and our flagship No.3 London Dry Gin.
We’re proud to have been behind the creation of some of the world’s finest spirits - from the King’s Ginger, created in 1903 for King Edward VII, to Cutty Sark Whisky and our award-winning gins. To this day, we pride ourselves on our extensive range of exceptional spirits, many created in collaboration with the world’s finest distilleries.
The Scottish Highlands stand as one of the country’s prominent whisky-producing regions, boasting a rich tradition of distillation. Renowned for their diverse and unique characteristics, the whiskies benefit from the vast expanse of landscapes and varying microclimates within the region. The resulting flavours typically exhibit a delightful fusion of fruity, floral, and occasionally smoky notes.
Islay whisky is a distinctive style of Scotch whisky from the Isle of Islay, known for its peaty and smoky flavours. The island's maritime climate adds a briny quality to the whiskies. Famous distilleries like Ardbeg, Laphroaig, Lagavulin, and Bowmore produce sought-after single malts with powerful and complex flavours, making Islay whisky a captivating category within Scotch whisky.
Lowlands Whisky is a traditional Scottish whisky region known for producing light, delicate, and floral single malts. The whiskies are exceptionally approachable and versatile, characterised by smooth profiles with subtle notes of citrus, green apple, and grassy undertones. Ideal for sipping neat or sophisticated cocktails, they embody the region's refined and elegant whisky-making traditions.
To some Speyside represents the jewel in whisky’s crown. Speyside is the home of legal whisky production and it’s best known examples. Around the world Glenlivet, Macallan, Glenfiddich, Glenrothes and Glenfarclas typify all that whisky, at it’s best has to offer.
Scotch whisky is steeped in tradition, craftsmanship, and a deep sense of place. From the Lowlands' grassy elegance to Islay's smoky intensity, each style reflects its region’s character and distilling heritage. Whether made from 100% malted barley, crafted from a blend of cereals, or masterfully married in a blend, Scotch offers a remarkable spectrum of flavour.
Scotch whisky is steeped in tradition, craftsmanship, and a deep sense of place. From the Lowlands' grassy elegance to Islay's smoky intensity, each style reflects its region’s character and distilling heritage. Whether made from 100% malted barley, crafted from a blend of cereals, or masterfully married in a blend, Scotch offers a remarkable spectrum of flavour.
Scotch whisky is steeped in tradition, craftsmanship, and a deep sense of place. From the Lowlands' grassy elegance to Islay's smoky intensity, each style reflects its region’s character and distilling heritage. Whether made from 100% malted barley, crafted from a blend of cereals, or masterfully married in a blend, Scotch offers a remarkable spectrum of flavour.
Scotch whisky is steeped in tradition, craftsmanship, and a deep sense of place. From the Lowlands' grassy elegance to Islay's smoky intensity, each style reflects its region’s character and distilling heritage. Whether made from 100% malted barley, crafted from a blend of cereals, or masterfully married in a blend, Scotch offers a remarkable spectrum of flavour.
Scotch whisky is steeped in tradition, craftsmanship, and a deep sense of place. From the Lowlands' grassy elegance to Islay's smoky intensity, each style reflects its region’s character and distilling heritage. Whether made from 100% malted barley, crafted from a blend of cereals, or masterfully married in a blend, Scotch offers a remarkable spectrum of flavour.
Scotch whisky is steeped in tradition, craftsmanship, and a deep sense of place. From the Lowlands' grassy elegance to Islay's smoky intensity, each style reflects its region’s character and distilling heritage. Whether made from 100% malted barley, crafted from a blend of cereals, or masterfully married in a blend, Scotch offers a remarkable spectrum of flavour.
Scotch whisky is steeped in tradition, craftsmanship, and a deep sense of place. From the Lowlands' grassy elegance to Islay's smoky intensity, each style reflects its region’s character and distilling heritage. Whether made from 100% malted barley, crafted from a blend of cereals, or masterfully married in a blend, Scotch offers a remarkable spectrum of flavour.
Scotch whisky is steeped in tradition, craftsmanship, and a deep sense of place. From the Lowlands' grassy elegance to Islay's smoky intensity, each style reflects its region’s character and distilling heritage. Whether made from 100% malted barley, crafted from a blend of cereals, or masterfully married in a blend, Scotch offers a remarkable spectrum of flavour.
Scotch whisky is steeped in tradition, craftsmanship, and a deep sense of place. From the Lowlands' grassy elegance to Islay's smoky intensity, each style reflects its region’s character and distilling heritage. Whether made from 100% malted barley, crafted from a blend of cereals, or masterfully married in a blend, Scotch offers a remarkable spectrum of flavour.
Scotch whisky is steeped in tradition, craftsmanship, and a deep sense of place. From the Lowlands' grassy elegance to Islay's smoky intensity, each style reflects its region’s character and distilling heritage. Whether made from 100% malted barley, crafted from a blend of cereals, or masterfully married in a blend, Scotch offers a remarkable spectrum of flavour.
Scotch whisky is steeped in tradition, craftsmanship, and a deep sense of place. From the Lowlands' grassy elegance to Islay's smoky intensity, each style reflects its region’s character and distilling heritage. Whether made from 100% malted barley, crafted from a blend of cereals, or masterfully married in a blend, Scotch offers a remarkable spectrum of flavour.
Scotch whisky is steeped in tradition, craftsmanship, and a deep sense of place. From the Lowlands' grassy elegance to Islay's smoky intensity, each style reflects its region’s character and distilling heritage. Whether made from 100% malted barley, crafted from a blend of cereals, or masterfully married in a blend, Scotch offers a remarkable spectrum of flavour.
Scotch whisky is steeped in tradition, craftsmanship, and a deep sense of place. From the Lowlands' grassy elegance to Islay's smoky intensity, each style reflects its region’s character and distilling heritage. Whether made from 100% malted barley, crafted from a blend of cereals, or masterfully married in a blend, Scotch offers a remarkable spectrum of flavour.
Merlot (87%), Cabernet Franc (12%), Cabernet Sauvignon (1%)
Body
Full Bodied
Producer
Vieux Château Certan
Critics reviews
Antonio Galloni
96/100
Unquestionably one of the wines of the vintage, the 2012 Vieux Château Certan is pure class. So many Pomerols speak to power in 2012, but VCC is all finesse. Forward and open-knit with that classic sense of translucent beauty that is the most identifiable attribute of VCC, the 2012 is simply magnificent. Veins of minerality give the wine its precision and energy, while lifted notes of sage, lavender, mint and tobacco captivate all the senses. The blend is 87% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon. Readers who can find the 2012 should not hesitate, as it is superb.
Drink 2018 - 2037
Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com (July 2015)
James Molesworth
94/100
Very distinctive, with a terrific smoldering tobacco and charcoal frame around a core of steeped fig, blackberry and plum fruit. The fruit drapes beautifully across the finish, while the charcoal edge extends on and on, picking up warm stone, chestnut and alder notes along the way. Shows serious grip, and should be among the longest-lived wines of the vintage. Best from 2018 through 2030. 2,830 cases made
James Molesworth, WineSpectator.com (March 2015)
James Suckling
94/100
So complex and pure with mushrooms, tobacco, chocolate and berries. Full-bodied yet refined, fresh and lively. The texture is so silky and intense. A real beauty and balance that both make you want to drink it.
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com (February 2015)
Jancis Robinson MW
18/20
Tasted blind. Lift, fragrance, almost stereotypical Margaux on the nose! Really very attractive indeed. Liquorice and lovely fruit. Throbbing with life. Dry finish.
Tasted blind. Lustrous deep crimson. Sweet yet refined. Recalls juggling or tightrope-walking with its mixture of ripeness and freshness. Dry finish on wonderfully precise sweet fruit. Still very youthful. Clean. Highest average score ever! 19.24 because of five 20/20s.
Drink 2022-2050
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com
Jane Anson MW
99/100
This is still closed, although a softening of the tannins is apparent. It has a gorgeous nose full of Pauillac power and finesse, with brambled fruits and touches of hedgerow as the Cabernet Sauvignon count heads upwards. The fresh core is clear from start to finish, giving that high-wire feeling that makes great Médocs so thrilling. There's a sense of drama to the cassis fruits, controlled but with impact and a sense of purpose, leading to a chewy finish. This is barely bedded down and has the shoulders and backbone to carry it for years. Don't approach it yet.
Drink 2024-2046
Jane Anson MW, Decanter.com (February 2019)
90-93/100
A subtle but not invisible application of wood is present on the ripe but quite fresh aromas of poached plum, sandalwood and orange pekoe tea. The sleek, intense and very well-detailed medium-bodied flavors possess a gorgeous mouthfeel thanks to the fine grained tannins supporting the sneaky long finish. This is lovely and very well-balanced.
Drink 2030+
, Burghound.com (January 2020)
Neal Martin
95/100
Tasted blind at the Southwold Bordeaux tasting. The 2012 Vieux Château Certan has a potent, smoke, cooked meat, Cabernet Franc-scented bouquet that is beautifully defined—quintessentially Pomerol. You want typicity? Come right here. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, quite gentle as it sashays across the mouth. The acidity is very well judged and leads to an elegant tobacco-tinged finish. Alexandre and Guillaume Thienpont have produced one of the finest wines of the Right Bank in 2012, one that is up there with the greats. Tasted January 2016.
