Vieux Chateau Certan 2004

Vieux Chateau Certan 2004

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Vieux Chateau Certan 2004
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75 cl

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Vieux Château Certan 2004 is a mature-vintage Merlot-based red wine from the Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux. Vieux Château Certan is a distinguished wine estate located within the Pomerol appellation, covering approximately 14 hectares. A significant portion of the vines boasts an impressive age, with some dating back to 1932. "This stunning blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc boasts a dense ruby/purple colour along with a big, sweet bouquet of black cherries, liquorice, roasted herbs, smoke, and cassis. Elegant, medium to full-bodied, pure flavours reveal moderately high tannin, but superb concentration and richness. Vieux Chateau Certan should be one of the longer-lived and most complex wines of the vintage." Wine Advocate, 2007
93 Vinous
The 2004 Vieux Château Certan was picked starting September 20. This is a little fuller on the nose compared to the 2002, with more fruit concentration, red plum and raspberry, wilted rose petals and a touch of thyme. This is very endearing and open, yet there is vigor. The palate is well-balanced with finely chiseled tannins. While not the most complex vintages of this decade, it is very well-balanced with a fine bead of acidity, lightly spiced with a dash of cracked black pepper on the finish. I have admired this Pomerol since first tasting it from barrel, and I still do. Drink now or over the next 12 to 15 years. Tasted at the VCC vertical in Etikhove, Belgium. 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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