Vieux Chateau Certan 1986

Vieux Chateau Certan 1986

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Vieux Chateau Certan 1986
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75 cl

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£240.00
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Vieux Château Certan is one of the oldest known growths in Pomerol and was founded at the beginning of the 16th century. 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Look for blackcurrant fruit, together with tertiary complexity of leather, ground coffee beans and cigar smoke.
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The 1986 Vieux Château Certan marks the debut of Alexandre Thienpont, who cropped-thinned, as it was potentially twice the normal yield, to the chagrin of co-owners Georges and Gérard Thienpont. It was picked by workers from Château Pavie as it was a late harvest and his usual pickers had departed. It saw the first saignée of vats. Unfortunately, in this era, the château was plagued by TCA. Both bottles are found to be corked. Caveat emptor. Tasted at the VCC vertical in Etikhove. Neal Martin30th July 2024

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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.

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