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Vieux Chateau Certan Half 2018

Name: Vieux Chateau Certan Half 2018
Brand: Hedonism Wines
SKU: HED56205
Price: 142.000000 GBP
Availability: InStock

HED56205 37.5cl 14.5%

£142.00

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Situated in the prestigious Pomerol appellation, Vieux Château Certan is the flagship property of the influential Thienpont family. This is the 2018 vintage of its Grand Vin, presented here in a half bottle format. It is a blend composed of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. The wine displays a striking crimson hue of rare depth, and intense aromas of ripe fruit and violets. Superb balance between freshness and ripeness.

2018

Red

Pomerol

Vieux Chateau Certan

Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux Blend Red

95 Vinous

The 2018 Vieux Château Certan, which contains 30% Cabernet Franc, has a commendable bouquet given the heat of that season. Blackberry, a touch of damson, scorched earth and light violet scents emerge with aeration. That said, it doesn`t fully have the delineation of the previous vintage. The palate is powerful and typically burly for VCC, yet it has a lovely powdery texture (less silky than before) with a vibrant, peppery and persistent finish. Maybe not as opulent as it once was, but it is unquestionably one of the superior Pomerols. Tasted at the VCC vertical in Etikhove, Belgium. - Neil Martin - The 2018 Vieux Château Certan, which contains 30% Cabernet Franc, has a commendable bouquet given the heat of that season. Blackberry, a touch of damson, scorched earth and light violet scents emerge with aeration. That said, it doesn't fully have the delineation of the previous vintage. The palate is powerful and typically burly for VCC, yet it has a lovely powdery texture (less silky than before) with a vibrant, peppery and persistent finish. Maybe not as opulent as it once was, but it is unquestionably one of the superior Pomerols. Tasted at the VCC vertical in Etikhove, Belgium.

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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.

Bordeaux, France

Vieux Chateau Certan

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