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Vieux Chateau Certan 2001

HED93864 75cl 13%
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Vieux Château Certan is a prestigious 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. This 2020 vintage showcases an elegant bouquet, expressing notes of brambly red fruit with a captivating and luscious style. On the palate, it reveals a medium-bodied structure with a firm backbone, ensuring its status as a Pomerol that will age gracefully for years to come.
The 2001 Vieux Château Certan has long been my preferred vintage compared to the millennial. This veers much more towards red fruit, hints of truffle and morels, and is more sensual than the 2000. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, fresh and vivacious with a mineral core absent from the 2000. It is tensile and linear towards the finish. To use a word I utilized last time, there is athleticism in this wonderful Pomerol that has a long future ahead. Tasted at the VCC vertical in Etikhove, Belgium. - Neil Martin - The 2001 Vieux Château Certan has long been my preferred vintage compared to the millennial. This veers much more towards red fruit, hints of truffle and morels, and is more sensual than the 2000. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, fresh and vivacious with a mineral core absent from the 2000. It is tensile and linear towards the finish. To use a word I utilized last time, there is athleticism in this wonderful Pomerol that has a long future ahead. Tasted at the VCC vertical in Etikhove, Belgium.
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Vieux Chateau Certan

Vieux Chateau Certan

A key Pomerol estate covering 14 hectares, Vieux Château Certan or "VCC" as it's sometimes known is regularly ranked as one of the Right Bank's top properties. The vineyard is planted with around 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Picking and sorting is done by hand and varietals are vinified separately in large oak vats. The juice destined for the Grand Vin is run off into 100% new oak for over 18 months before bottling.

The history of the estate dates back to at least the 16th century, when it was purchased by the Demay family from Scotland. The current owners, the Thienpont family, purchased the property in the mid-1920s and were instrumental in establishing their wine's reputation in the region.

 

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