2019 Vieux Chateau Certan

Pomerol, Bordeaux, France

WHAT THE CRITICS SAY

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, March 2021


99+ Points


The 2018 Vieux Château Certan is composed of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, weighing in with 14.4% alcohol and an IPT (total polyphenol index) of 77. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the nose is locked down tight at this youthful stage, requiring a lot of patient swirling to release a profound powerhouse of a perfume: preserved plums, blueberry compote, ripe black cherries and boysenberries, leading to suggestions of Indian spices, lilacs, espresso and licorice, plus a waft of sandalwood. The medium to full-bodied palate has an amazing sense of cohesiveness. There are no edges to the seamless flow of exquisitely fine-grained tannins and perfectly knit acidity, beautifully framing the blue and black fruits, which are at once elegant and also so, so rich. It finishes with many slowly lapping waves of minerals and exotic spices, which just go on and on. It is a wine that is, simply put, an experience not to be missed. Give it a good 6-8 years in the cellar and drink it over the next 30 years or more. 2027-2057

DETAILS

  • Critics score: 99+/100 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
  • Vintage: 2019
  • Type: Dry, full bodied, red wine
  • Region/Appellation: Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
  • Blend: 78% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc & 7% Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Alcohol ABV: 14.5%
  • Drinking window: Lay down, drink 2027-2057
  • Case format: 6 x 75cl bottles
  • Availability: 1 case
  • Held: In bond
  • Price per case: on application – £1,250-£1,750
  • Note that pricing excludes duty and VAT, which must be paid separately before delivery. Storage charges will apply.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

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.

In 1924, Georges Thienpont, a Flemish wine merchant, purchased the property. This marked the beginning of the family’s presence in the Bordeaux region. 


MARKET SENTIMENT

'Vieux Château Certan is consistently rated by judges and the press as one of the very best wines in the world, and achieves correspondingly high prices at auction.'

Source: wine-searcher.com

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