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Vieux Chateau Certan Half 2020

HED26100 37.5cl 14.5%
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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. This release is the 2020 vintage of its flagship wine, a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. The wine has received high scores from numerous critics, including 100 points from Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW and Jeb Dunnuck.
The 2020 Vieux Château Certan was picked from September 14 at a low yield of 30hl/ha. The nose might be even better than the 2019 with blackberry, black truffle, pencil shavings and a touch of sous-bois. The aromatics are heavenly, perhaps even more complex than the 2016. The palate is medium-bodied with a satin-textured entry and fabulous delineation. This is a Pomerol whose engine purrs like a vintage Rolls Royce. Maybe the 2019 has a touch more edginess on the finish but this is the real deal. It`s a sensational, multi-dimensional Pomerol for the ages. Tasted at the VCC vertical in Etikhove, Belgium. - Neil Martin
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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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