Vieux Chateau Certan 1996

Vieux Chateau Certan 1996

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  • Vinous rating 89
  • Robert Parker rating 87
Vieux Chateau Certan 1996
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75 cl

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£200.00
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Vieux Chateau Certan 1996 is a mature-vintage, Merlot-based red wine from the Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux. Vieux Château Certan covers approximately 14 hectares and is one of the largest single-block sites on the Right Bank. Recognised as one of the finest wines in the region, its Grand Vin is often highly scored by influential wine critics. "Decadent and rich, with wild mushrooms, plum and hints of citrus fruit. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, long finish. Complex, with toasted oak, coffee and ripe fruit. It goes on and on. Wonderful. Big surprise. Get it. One of the best Right Bank wines in 1996." Wine Spectator, 2007
89 Vinous
The 1996 Vieux Château Certan comprises only vines in excess of 25 years and underwent long vatting, aged in two-thirds new oak. The nose has a sense of flatness that it cannot shake off, leathery black fruit, just missing a bit of perfume. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly dry tannins but well-balanced with fine acidity. The finish is perhaps the best part of this 1996, with Earl Grey and black pepper complementing that dark berry fruit. It just feels a bit short on the aftertaste. 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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