Vieux Château Certan | 2022 | Vieux Château Certan | Pomerol
Like the 2016 vintage, Vieux Château Certan 2022 is considered a vinous masterpiece of Vieux Château Certan. This exceptional wine blends Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Tasting Notes:
On the nose, Vieux Château Certan 2022 presents aromas of blackberry, cherries, plums, and notes of violet and chocolate, providing great aromatic complexity.
On the palate, it reveals itself as a slightly fuller-bodied wine compared to other vintages. It features soft tannins and a persistent, long finish, standing out as a wine of exceptional character.
According to Robert Parker, this wine is exceptional, reminiscent of the greatness of the 2016 vintage, recognized as one of the best from Vieux Château Certan.
Origin: Bordeaux
Appellation: Pomerol, Libournais
Vintage: 2022
Grape: 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Producer: Vieux Château Certan
Alcohol Content: 13.5%
Size: 750ml
Cultivation Method: Organic
Aging: 20 months in oak
Color: Red
Ratings: Robert Parker - 97/99 points, Jeb Dunnuck - 98/100 points, James Suckling - 98/99 points
98 - 100/ 100
The Wine Independent
97 - 99/ 100
Robert Parker The Wine Advocate
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.