Vieux Chateau Certan • Pomerol, France
Vieux Château Certan is a benchmark Pomerol grand vin from the Thienpont family, sourced from a single 14-hectare platea…Vieux Château Certan is a benchmark Pomerol grand vin from the Thienpont family, sourced from a single 14-hectare plateau vineyard of predominantly old-vine Merlot with significant Cabernet Franc and a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon. Vinified…Learn More »
$306
/750ml
2017 Retail Average
95
/100
2017 Pro Rating
Opening with cool, dark fruit and a gentle smoky edge, the 2017 Vieux Château Certan quickly gathers depth, layering blackberry and loganberry with graphite-like freshness and finely etched, slightly angular tannins that give the wine a taut, vibrant frame. As it relaxes in the glass, the texture turns plush yet controlled, showing impressive purity, lift and a long, resonant finish that makes this a particularly vivid and energetic vintage for VCC.
Roast lamb with garlic and rosemary; Duck breast with blackberry jus; Wild mushroom and truffle risotto
Vieux Château Certan is a benchmark Pomerol grand vin from the Thienpont family, sourced from a single 14-hectare plateau vineyard of predominantly old-vine Merlot with significant Cabernet Franc and a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon. Vinified traditionally and aged 18–24 months in French oak, it is known for combining depth and longevity with a remarkably refined, silky style, expressing Pomerol’s clay-and-gravel terroir through layered dark fruit, floral, truffle and mineral complexity.