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The estate has a long and storied history, dating back to the 18th century. It has been owned and managed by the Thienpont family since 1924, who have played a significant role in shaping the vineyard and maintaining its reputation for excellence. This release is the 2020 vintage of its flagship wine, a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. 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The palate is profound, full-bodied, and unwavering at its core, supported by firm yet balanced tannins, impressive focus, and grip, complimented by excellent acidity for the vintage. The wine concludes with great length and grip on its precisely articulated and multifaceted finish.","brand":"Vieux Chateau Certan","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412530352458,"sku":"HED66318","price":425.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED66318.jpg?v=1781892265"},{"product_id":"vieux-chateau-certan-magnum-2014","title":"Vieux Chateau Certan Magnum 2014","description":"The Vieux Château Certan 2014 is a Pomerol blend comprising 80% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes were meticulously harvested in three separate phases between September 19 and October 8, achieving an average yield of 38.7 hectolitres per hectare, with an alcohol content of 13.4%. 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The palate is full-bodied and seamless with silken tannins and a vibrant acidity that provides perfect poise. It displays a layered complexity of plums and liquorice leading into a long mineral finish.","brand":"Vieux Chateau Certan","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412908855626,"sku":"HED61715","price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED61715.jpg?v=1781894607"},{"product_id":"vieux-chateau-certan-2005","title":"Vieux Chateau Certan 2005","description":"The 2005 Vieux Château Certan is a marvellous release composed of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. It is full-bodied, powerful and impeccably balanced, offering up wonderful interplay of rich black fruits and savoury notes of truffle, dark chocolate, dried herbs and black olive. 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Medium- to full-bodied, it is supremely well-balance on the palate, fine emery tannins, effortless freshness and length to burn.","brand":"Vieux Chateau Certan","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62413408502090,"sku":"HED51174","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED51174.jpg?v=1781896854"},{"product_id":"vieux-chateau-certan-magnum-1999","title":"Vieux Chateau Certan Magnum 1999","description":"Vieux Château Certan 1999 is a Merlot-based blend from the Pomerol plateau on the Right Bank. Magnums of this vintage have matured with exceptional poise, benefiting from a slower rate of oxidation that preserves the delicate floral notes of the Cabernet Franc component. The 1999 growing season required careful selection due to late rain, yet this estate managed to capture a supple, velvety texture and deep earthy complexity. 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The nose combines violets, rose petals, sweet wild berries, exotic spices, hints of orange rind, and a subtle smoky essence. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, boasting a supple and velvety texture. 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It shows extraordinary depth, with the evolution highlighting a harmony between concentration and an almost ethereal, lingering finesse that defines the site.","brand":"Vieux Chateau Certan","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62416081486154,"sku":"HED27126","price":260.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED27126.jpg?v=1781904611"},{"product_id":"la-gravette-de-certan-2011","title":"La Gravette de Certan 2011","description":null,"brand":"Vieux Chateau Certan","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62416124510538,"sku":"HED30583","price":52.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/WINES_1.jpg?v=1782751804"},{"product_id":"vieux-chateau-certan-2017","title":"Vieux Chateau Certan 2017","description":"Vieux Château Certan is the flagship Pomerol property of the illustrious Thienpont family and the 2017 is, once again, a superlative release. Comprising 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, it is deep garnet-purple in colour and offers up wonderfully bold scents of lush black fruits, bitter chocolate, spring flowers, truffle and liquorice. Medium- to full-bodied, it is supremely well-balance on the palate, fine emery tannins, effortless freshness and length to burn.","brand":"Vieux Chateau Certan","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62416931357002,"sku":"HED69699","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED69699.jpg?v=1781906184"},{"product_id":"vieux-chateau-certan-2009","title":"Vieux Chateau Certan 2009","description":"Vieux Château Certan is a wine estate situated within the Pomerol appellation, long recognised as among the finest producers of the region. The vineyard stretches over approximately 14 hectares and is one of the largest single block sites in the Right Bank. 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Superb balance between freshness and ripeness.","brand":"Vieux Chateau Certan","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62428202107210,"sku":"HED56205","price":142.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED56205.jpg?v=1781913477"},{"product_id":"vieux-chateau-certan-2003","title":"Vieux Chateau Certan 2003","description":null,"brand":"Vieux Chateau Certan","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62428208267594,"sku":"HED69147","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED69147.jpg?v=1781913496"},{"product_id":"vieux-chateau-certan-1983","title":"Vieux Chateau Certan 1983","description":"Vieux Château Certan 1983 is a fully mature Right Bank Bordeaux from one of the leading properties in Pomerol. 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A ravishing, Reubenesque finish, this is a decadent VCC that is turning out to be a generous wine.\" Neal Martin, 2013","brand":"Vieux Chateau Certan","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62428437021002,"sku":"HED97266","price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED97266.jpg?v=1781914482"},{"product_id":"vieux-chateau-certan-1971","title":"Vieux Chateau Certan 1971","description":null,"brand":"Vieux Chateau Certan","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62428454682954,"sku":"HED07006","price":240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED07006.jpg?v=1781914591"},{"product_id":"vieux-chateau-certan-2018","title":"Vieux Chateau Certan 2018","description":"Vieux Château Certan is the flagship Pomerol property of the illustrious Thienpont family. 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc. 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A significant portion of the vines boasts an impressive age, with some dating back to 1932. \"This stunning blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc boasts a dense ruby\/purple colour along with a big, sweet bouquet of black cherries, liquorice, roasted herbs, smoke, and cassis. Elegant, medium to full-bodied, pure flavours reveal moderately high tannin, but superb concentration and richness. Vieux Chateau Certan should be one of the longer-lived and most complex wines of the vintage.\" Wine Advocate, 2007","brand":"Vieux Chateau Certan","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62428923920714,"sku":"HED97000","price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED97000.jpg?v=1781916287"},{"product_id":"vieux-chateau-certan-1996","title":"Vieux Chateau Certan 1996","description":"Vieux Chateau Certan 1996 is a mature-vintage, Merlot-based red wine from the Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux. Vieux Château Certan covers approximately 14 hectares and is one of the largest single-block sites on the Right Bank. Recognised as one of the finest wines in the region, its Grand Vin is often highly scored by influential wine critics. \"Decadent and rich, with wild mushrooms, plum and hints of citrus fruit. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, long finish. Complex, with toasted oak, coffee and ripe fruit. It goes on and on. Wonderful. Big surprise. Get it. One of the best Right Bank wines in 1996.\" Wine Spectator, 2007","brand":"Vieux Chateau Certan","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62429374644554,"sku":"HED84614","price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED84614.jpg?v=1781917908"},{"product_id":"vieux-chateau-certan-1998","title":"Vieux Chateau Certan 1998","description":"Vieux Château Certan 1998 is a mature-vintage, Merlot-based red wine from the Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux. Vieux Château Certan is a renowned wine estate located in the Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux. The estate has a long and storied history, dating back to the 18th century. It has been owned and managed by the Thienpont family since 1924, who have played a significant role in shaping the vineyard and maintaining its reputation for excellence. On the 1998. \"This is patently developing a precocious bouquet brimming with cassis, blueberry and violet scents, spilling over the top of the glass. The palate is concentrated, silky smooth, viscous, almost opulent in style with a slightly lower level of acidity than I expected. A ravishing, Reubenesque finish, this is a decadent VCC that is turning out to be a generous wine.\" Neal Martin, 2013","brand":"Vieux Chateau Certan","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62429386834250,"sku":"HED98347","price":330.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED98347.jpg?v=1781917975"},{"product_id":"vieux-chateau-certan-magnum-2019","title":"Vieux Chateau Certan Magnum 2019","description":"Situated in the prestigious Pomerol appellation, Vieux Château Certan covers 14 hectares and is one of the largest single-block sites on the Right Bank. 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The 2008 is a blend of A blend of 70% of Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon. \"The 2008 Vieux Château Certan has a timid bouquet at first and demands a lot of coaxing from the glass. I wonder if this is in the middle of a closed down phase? This VCC seems to leave all the action on the palate. filigree tannin, a silver bead of acidity, very pure and complex towards the finish with truffle and smoke infusing the red berry fruit. Wonderful persistence (as usual for VCC). Keep it for a few more years is what Alexandre Thienpont suggests and who am I to disagree.\" Neal Martin, 2018","brand":"Vieux Chateau Certan","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62429426286922,"sku":"HED94363","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED94363.jpg?v=1781918130"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/collections\/VCC.jpg?v=1782310802","url":"https:\/\/hedonism.co.uk\/collections\/vieux-chateau-certan-wines.oembed","provider":"Hedonism Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}