Vieux Château Certan 2020

The concentration and aromatic richness of a great Pomerol wine

The property

Vieux Château Certan is one of the oldest and most prestigious estates in the Pomerol terroir, acquired over a century ago by the grandfather of Alexandre Thienpont, the current owner of the estate.

The vineyard

With an area of 14 hectares in one piece, the Vieux Certan vineyard benefits from fertile soils and rigorous attention, producing Pomerol wines known for their aromatic finesse and elegance.

The vintage

A very wet winter precedes a mild spring promoting early and homogeneous flowering. These conditions, combined with a hot and dry summer slowing down the vigor of the vineyard, result in an early harvest with lower yields than the last vintages.

Blend

Merlot (85%) and Cabernet Franc (15%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for Vieux Château Certan 2020

Tasting

Color
Deep, the color is a beautiful purple.

Nose
The nose presents delicious aromas of ripe fruits.

Palate
The palate seduces with its perfect balance between freshness and concentration, a sign of a wine with significant aging potential. Dense and racy, the Merlots are delicious and of intense aromatic richness. Concentrated, the Cabernet Franc berries give the blend complexity, creaminess and length on the palate.