Vieux Chateau Certan 600cl 2017

Vieux Chateau Certan 600cl 2017

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  • Robert Parker rating 98
  • Jancis Robinson rating 98
  • Vinous rating 96
Vieux Chateau Certan 600cl 2017
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600 cl

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Vieux Château Certan is the flagship Pomerol property of the illustrious Thienpont family and the 2017 is, once again, a superlative release. Comprising 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, it is deep garnet-purple in colour and offers up wonderfully bold scents of lush black fruits, bitter chocolate, spring flowers, truffle and liquorice. Medium- to full-bodied, it is supremely well-balance on the palate, fine emery tannins, effortless freshness and length to burn.
98 Jancis Robinson
Composed of 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2017 Vieux Château Certan sports a deep garnet-purple color. No mincing about, the bouquet absolutely prances out of the glass with stunning scents of candied violets, chocolate-covered cherries, roses and eucalyptus over a core of black plum preserves, mulberries, black raspberries and blueberry pie plus wafts of licorice, iron ore and truffles. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has fantastic balance and expression, with very fine-grained, silt-like tannins and well-knit freshness, finishing with epic length and perfume.Lisa Perrotti-Brown16th March 2020
96 Vinous
The 2017 Vieux Château Certan was picked from September 12. This has a perfumed and quite floral bouquet with blackberries and violets. It shows lovely definition and mineralité, that hint of wild heather coming through but none of the previous menthol scents. The palate is exceptionally well-balanced with chiseled tannins, which are a perfect bead of acidity. I adore how this gathers momentum towards the lightly spiced, persistent finish. This shows better than when I tasted it just after bottling six years ago, hence my higher score. 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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