VIEUX CHÂTEAU CERTAN
Red
- 2018
- Pomerol
Vieux Château Certan is certainly, with a high proportion of Cabernet Franc (30% on average), the most classic, firm and distinguished Pomerol wine. It does not have the softness and immediate charm of other great Pomerol, but still keeps all these promises as it ages. Very classy!
Rated 98/100 by the Revue du Vin de France « Il confirme sa stature héroïque, alliant insigne finesse et présence majestueuse. Vin de longue garde, il sera passionnant pour les générations futures de le comparer au grand 2016. » (Nov. 2020)
- To keep or to drink :
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée :
- 2030-2045
From the same producer
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Second wine of the Vieux Château Certan, where we find the authenticity, the race and the seriousness of the great wine.
La Gravette 2017 was cited among the "Bordeaux of legend" (!) of the Revue du Vin de France (May 2020).More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2038
- Potential alcohol:
- 14.5%
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Second wine of the Vieux Château Certan, where we find the authenticity, the race and the seriousness of the great wine.
La Gravette 2017 was cited among the "Bordeaux of legend" (!) of the Revue du Vin de France (May 2020).Rated 92/100 by Antonio Galloni after bottling « In this vintage, the Gravette is especially floral and perfumed, which gives it tons of immediacy and sheer appeal. » (March 2020)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée:
- 2027-2040
- Potential alcohol:
- 14.5%
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Second wine of the Vieux Château Certan, where we find the authenticity, the race and the seriousness of the great wine.
La Gravette 2017 was cited among the "Bordeaux of legend" (!) of the Revue du Vin de France (May 2020).More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2021-2035
- Potential alcohol:
- 14%
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Second wine of the Vieux Château Certan, where we find the authenticity, the race and the seriousness of the great wine.
La Gravette 2017 was cited among the "Bordeaux of legend" (!) of the Revue du Vin de France (May 2020).More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2023-2033
- Potential alcohol:
- 14.5%
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Vieux Château Certan is certainly, with a high proportion of Cabernet Franc (30% on average), the most classic, firm and distinguished Pomerol wine. It does not have the softness and immediate charm of other great Pomerol, but still keeps all these promises as it ages. Very classy!
Rated 98/100 by the Revue du Vin de France « Il confirme sa stature héroïque, alliant insigne finesse et présence majestueuse. Vin de longue garde, il sera passionnant pour les générations futures de le comparer au grand 2016. » (Nov. 2020)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée:
- 2030-2045
-
Vieux Château Certan is certainly, with a high proportion of Cabernet Franc (30% on average), the most classic, firm and distinguished Pomerol wine. It does not have the softness and immediate charm of other great Pomerol, but still keeps all these promises as it ages. Very classy!
Rated 94/100 by Neal Martin after bottling « Veins of dark chocolate towards the finish, I appreciate the structure of this VCC and the freshness it shows towards the overtly saline, Japanese nori tinged finish. Alexandre and Guillaume Thienpont have overseen a very assured and captivating Pomerol that will age gracefully over many years. » (February 2020)
Rated 98/100 by Antonio Galloni after bottling « The 2017 is an explosive, vivid wine of monastic beauty. In this vintage, VCC is especially dark and somber, which adds to a real feeling of mysterious beauty. It is a towering achievement from Alexandre and Guillaume Thienpont. » (March 2020)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée:
- 2027-2040
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Vieux Château Certan is certainly, with a high proportion of Cabernet Franc (30% on average), the most classic, firm and distinguished Pomerol wine. It does not have the softness and immediate charm of other great Pomerol, but still keeps all these promises as it ages. Very classy!
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2040
-
Vieux Château Certan is certainly, with a high proportion of Cabernet Franc (30% on average), the most classic, firm and distinguished Pomerol wine. It does not have the softness and immediate charm of other great Pomerol, but still keeps all these promises as it ages. Very classy!
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2018-2030
- Potential alcohol:
- 14%