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Vieux Château 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.




 
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VINTAGE WINE BOTTLE SIZE PRICES LIST SETTINGS
2007
Red, en-primeur
Vieux Ch. Certan, Pomerol
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Pomerol
Only available in cases of 12. 		Bottle
(75cl) 		£ 54.00
$ 87.94
(In Bond)
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12 x £ 54.00
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Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Merlot, For laying down, 12.5% alc.
Wines Lying in Barrel , Not available for delivery.

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. MORE
Drink: 2012 -2020 .
BBR Score: 16.3/20.
Jancis Score: 17.5/20.
Decanter Score: 17.5/20.
2005
Red, keep
Vieux Ch. Certan, Pomerol
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Pomerol
Bottle
(75cl) 		£ 165.96
$ 270.28
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12 x £ 151.31
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Special case price £ 1815.72
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Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Merlot, For laying down, 13.5% alc.

Vieux Ch. Certan, Pomerol displays deep black-red, cherry-red at the rim followed by a bright berry fruit nose; succulence on the palate, lovely weight, depth and texture. Good density. Tannins are plentiful but ripe with a long finish. A real sense of minerality to the wine, clearly from a noble terroir.
(Alun Griffiths MW, BBR Wine Director - Mar 09) MORE
Drink: 2012 -2040 .
BBR Score: 18/20.
Jancis Score: 17.5/20.
Parker Score: 95 /100.
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