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Vieux Chateau Certan


Vieux Château Certan was the most prized château in Pomerol between 1770 and 1875 when it was owned by the Demay family. In 1875 the chateau lost its top spot to Ch. Pétrus, which incidentally it joins as a neighbour. The two châteaux have the highest proportion of `buttonhole' clay on the high terrace of Pomerol. However, the concentration of the clay at Pétrus is higher, which partly attributes to its success over Vieux-Château-Certan.

Vieux Château Certan's wine is composed of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, set amongst 13.5 ha. Vieux Château Certan's style has always been lighter than that of La Conseillante and Pétrus. The reason for this may be the fact that they only use 75% new oak in their maturation, as opposed to 100% from the top two.

Vieux Château Certan
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2007
Red, en-primeur
Vieux Ch. Certan, Pomerol
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Pomerol
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75cl £54.00
$105.77
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Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Merlot, 12.5% alc.
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In 2007 Alexandre has produced an enormously attractive, early-drinking VCC with even more finesse and balance than usual. The glorious potential of this Burgundian-styled Vieux Château Certan is obvious from its beguiling, aromatic, pure red fruit nose. On the palate, brilliantly intense plum and raspberry fruit is accompanied by delicate notes of minerals, smoke and toast supported by firm silky tannins and a long red fruit finish of laser-sharp precision. Its atypical approachability means that you will be able to enjoy this exquisitely charming VCC while you wait for the even better 2006 and 2005 to mature.
Drink: 2012-2020.
BBR Score: 16.3/20.
Jancis Score: 17.5/20.
Decanter Score: 17.5/20.
1988
Red, drink-or-keep
Vieux Chateau Certan Pomerol
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Pomerol
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 75cl £84.26
$165.03
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Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, Drink or Keep, 12.5% alc.


"The 1988 is a classic Vieux-Chateau-Certan. The huge bouquet of cassis, herbs, and new oak is followed by a wine that is medium-bodied, with deep, black-cherry flavors wrapped intelligently in toasty oak. Extracted, deep, yet impeccably balanced, this well-delineated Pomerol should age well for 20-25 years. Anticipated maturity: 1994-2010." 91/100 pts. (Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - Feb 1993)
2006
Red, en-primeur
Vieux Ch. Certan, Pomerol
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Pomerol
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75cl £105.00
$205.66
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Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Merlot, 12.5% alc.
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The modest, but enormously talented Alexandre Thienpont has produced a sublime 2006 VCC (as it is known) with a finesse and silkiness rarely found outside top Grand Cru Red Burgundy. As usual, this is no blockbuster but has a piercing intensity, alongside great balance and harmony. Its attractive, pure, perfumed nose is followed by round, but very fine, crisp, sweet, crushed raspberry fruit, silky tannins and a lovely lively creaminess. Only 3000 cases of this wine have been made so we suggest you get your hands on one toute de suite before they sell out. A magnificent Pomerol.

BBR Score: 18/20.
Jancis Score: 18.5/20.
Parker Score: 94-96/100.
Wine Spectator Score: 95-100/100.
2005
Red, en-primeur
Vieux Ch. Certan, Pomerol
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Pomerol
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75cl £130.00
$254.63
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Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Merlot, 13% alc.
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The intelligent, fascinating and hugely talented Alexandre Thienpont has made a wine that perfectly reflects his personality in 2005. This is the Grand Cru Burgundy of Bordeaux. It is simply in a different class, even in such an exalted vintage as 2005. The nose is heavenly: very Merlot with orange hints to the fragrant aromatic red fruit. The palate then takes you to another dimension with its incredibly pure, silky, intense raspberry fruit supported by firm but very fine tannins. Roll out the red carpet for this one.
Drink: 2012-2040.
BBR Score: 19/20.
Jancis Score: 19/20.
Parker Score: 95/100.
Wine Spectator Score: 97/100.
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