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The Story

Vieux Chateau Certan is one of Pomerol's oldest and most exalted estates, having produced wine since at least the mid 1740s. On the Belleyme Map, published in 1785, the property was listed as "Sertan" and was owned by the Demays, a family of established Bordeaux negociants. A century later, ownership passed to a banker, Charles de Bousquet, who sold it to George Thienpont in 1924.

The family diversified in 1979 when Marcel and Gérard Thienp...

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Vintage 2023

Challenges and triumphs: the 2023 vintage in Bordeaux

The Bordeaux wine region has long been revered for its exceptional wines, shaped by a delicate dance between nature and human skill. However, the 2023 vintage was proof of the resilience and adaptability of winegrowers in the face of difficult weather conditions. From the relentless weather conditions to the current activity in the vineyards in November, this year has been a rollercoaste...

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Written Notes

Deep dark ruby, opaque core, purple reflections, delicate edge brightening. Delicate herbal savouriness, nougat, dark cherry, a hint of clove, candied orange zest. Complex, juicy and silky, fine extract sweetness, nuances of black cherry and blackberry, fine, round tannins, fresh minerality on the finish, animating, hides its muscles perfectly, shows great length, secure and certain ageing potential. A classic.

  • 99p

  Dark fruits, blackberries, nuanced, detailed, layered nose, scented and lifted, blueberries, floral, deep nose. 
Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, detailed, dark fruits, liquorice, spices, nuanced, layered, lively, saline, beautiful intensity, long finish. Deep. 97-99

  • 99p

A very fine and polished young VCC with subtle density and a racy backbone of tannins. Compact with well-toned muscles and a persistent finish. Very silky. Really grows at the end. 82% merlot and 18% cabernet franc.

  • 98p

 Dark purple colour with violet hue and almost black core. Excellent nose with fragrant fruit, blackberries, ripe black cherries, hints of violets and fine oak, elegant toasting and hints of gingerbread spices. On the palate ripe tannins with velvety texture, expressive fruit, rich taste with excellent length, elegance and freshness prevailing. A wine with precision and great depth. 

  • 98p

Vieux Chateau Certan: 82% Merlot + 18% C. Franc. 14% alcohol. Intense violets and blueberries are present on the nose. It is distinguished and tender on the palate, mineral, with great complexity, vibrant, superb mid-palate, and has a long and persistent finish. Fabulous stuff. 97+p.

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Pomerol, Bordeaux
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