Vieux Chateau Certan 2006

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£230.00

Vieux Chateau Certan 2006

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Vieux Chateau Certan 2006

HED33516

75 cl

13.5%

£230.00

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One year of free storage when you start storing at Hedonism Wines.
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Service	Cost
Inbounding fee	Free
Withdrawal fee	Free
Storage and insurance (12-bottle case)	£15 per year
Storage and insurance (6-bottle case)	£7.50 per year

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Product	Duty charge
Wine 12.5% ABV	£2.87 per 75cl bottle
Wine 13.5% ABV	£3.10 per 75cl bottle
Wine 14.5% ABV	£3.33 per 75cl bottle
Spirits 45% ABV	£11.47 per 70cl bottle

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Case Equivalents: A case is defined as 9 litres of wine (typically twelve 750ml bottles), ensuring clarity in pricing.
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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. The 2006 vintage unveils delightful aromas of red berries, floral notes, and cocoa. The palate is characterized by a silky texture, supported by fresh acidity and an interplay of dark berry, cassis, anise, and dark chocolate flavours.

2006

Red

Pomerol

Vieux Chateau Certan

Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux Blend Red

92 Vinous

The 2006 Vieux Château Certan was picked from September 12 after ten days of clement weather when two deluges, 60mm then 40mm, fell within 24 hours after the Merlot had been picked. The dilemma was whether to expedite the picking of the Cabernets, though Alexandre Thienpont decided to risk it and waited. Consequently, he lost two-thirds of the crop to wait but believes the surviving one-third was worth it. Though not a huge fan of this vintage in Bordeaux, this is certainly one of its few outright successes. Black fruit, pencil shavings and touches of desiccated orange peel and prune unfold on the nose without the bravura of the preceding vintage, yet detailed and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, riper than many of its Right Bank peers, and has a very slight viscosity towards the finish. Notes of raspberry, strawberry, a hint of fig and a dash of spice linger on the aftertaste. This is a more austere VCC, though drinking very well now, but it has the substance to age. Tasted at the VCC vertical in Etikhove, Belgium. 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