Vieux Château Certan is a prestigious estate located in the Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux. It is one of the most highly regarded wines of the region, and produces a classic balance of sweet red fruit, earthy complexity, and silky tannins. On the nose, you'll find aromas of dark cherry, plum, cassis, graphite, tobacco, licorice, and a hint of cedar. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, with an elegant texture and a long finish. Its flavors of dark berries, earth, and spices are complemented by a bright acidity and polished tannins. Overall, Vieux Château Certan is a complex, yet balanced wine that will continue to evolve in the bottle for years to come.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Vieux Château Certan Pomerol is an exquisite and complex wine with a deep ruby color and an intense nose of floral, spices, and dark fruit.On the palate, it has a velvety texture with ripe, sweet tannins and a long, balanced finish. Its flavors of blackberry, currant, and plum are complemented by hints of smoke, leather, and licorice. A truly remarkable wine with great complexity and finesse.
EXPERT RATING
4.8
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2019
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Non-Alcoholic
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Smooth
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (3)
Cabernet Franc
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
ORIGINS
Winery: Vieux Château Certan
Region: Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a renowned French wine region located in the southwest of the country, along the Atlantic coast. It is one of the world’s most famous and prestigious wine regions, renowned for its high-quality wines and centuries-old winemaking tradition.
The history of winemaking in Bordeaux dates back to the 8th century, when the region was first planted with vines. Over the centuries, the region has become renowned for its high-quality wines, and today it is one of the most important wine regions in the world.