Vieux Chateau Certan 1983

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£240.00

Vieux Chateau Certan 1983

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Vieux Chateau Certan 1983

HED66321

75 cl

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£240.00

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Vieux Château Certan 1983 is a fully mature Right Bank Bordeaux from one of the leading properties in Pomerol. Already documented in 1745, the Certan estate these days comprises vineyards made up of 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. It`s a fact often overlooked owing to the stellar showings of the 1982 vintage, but 1983 was an excellent vintage in Bordeaux, producing many full-ripe, long-lived wines. Indeed some would say that wines from certain estates in 1983 were equal to, or even surpassed, those of the more lauded 1982 vintage.

1983

Red

Pomerol

Vieux Chateau Certan

Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux Blend Red

87 Vinous

Alexandre Thienpont has always upheld that the 1983 Vieux Château Certan is superior to the 1982. This has more freshness and delineation on the nose, dark berry fruit, dried rose petals and a touch of sous-bois. It is not the most complex bouquet, but it is as good as, say, Petrus, though not the standout Lafleur! The palate is medium-bodied with rigid tannins. Compact and saline, though again, I find the finish a bit dour and seems to dry out in the glass. Large formats could be interesting, but overall, despite the attractive aromatics, I cannot concur with Alexandre based on this showing. Tasted at the VCC vertical in Etikhove. Neal Martin30th July 2024

Vieux Chateau Certan

History on the Right Bank

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