Vieux Château Certan | 2016 | Vieux Château Certan | Pomerol
We present one of the best wines from Pomerol, Vieux Château Certan 2016, a vinous masterpiece acclaimed by the world's top wine critics. This exceptional wine blends Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Tasting Notes:
On the nose, Vieux Château Certan 2016 presents aromas of raspberry, blackberries, and cherries, with floral notes of violet and subtle touches of tobacco.
On the palate, it reveals itself as a medium to full-bodied wine, with intense cherry flavors harmoniously blending with soft tannins.
This wine, acclaimed by critic Robert Parker and others, is recognized as a true gem of Pomerol. Vieux Château Certan 2016 is an exceptional specimen with great aging potential.
Origin: Bordeaux
Appellation: Pomerol, Libournais
Vintage: 2016
Grape: 85% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon
Producer: Vieux Château Certan
Alcohol Content: 14%
Size: 750ml
Cultivation Method: Organic
Aging: 20 months in oak
Color: Red
Ratings: Robert Parker - 100 points, Jeb Dunnuck - 100 points, James Suckling - 99 points
100/ 100
The Wine Independent
100/ 100
Robert Parker The Wine Advocate
97/ 100
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About Winery
Vieux Château Certan
Bordeaux, France
Vieux Château Certan is one of the oldest known growths in Pomerol. It was founded at the beginning of the 16th century when the Demay family arrived from Scotland to settle there.
It appeared on Belleyme’s 1785 map under the name of “Sertan”. In Pomerol, the Certan place-name was taken from the estate.
In 1858, Charles de Bousquet became the owner of Vieux Château Certan. The château buildings that we see today were built by him.
More than a century ago the grandfather of Alexandre Thienpont (current owner) acquired what is today one of the oldest and most prestigious estates in the Pomerol area, Vieux Château Certan. Established on 14 hectares in one piece, the vineyard of Vieux Certan is the work of several centuries of work. It benefits from fertile soils. Great care is taken to control and promote the maturity of the grapes. The sumptuous brilliance of its robe, the exceptional richness of its aromas, the depth and subtlety of its taste give it an inimitable style.