Vieux ChÂteau Certan Pomerol, 2008

Vieux Château Certan 2008 is a classic Pomerol from one of Bordeaux’s most esteemed estates, offering the depth and refinement that have made this château a benchmark on the Right Bank. Blending Merlot with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, it combines rich fruit, structure, and elegance in a style that has long defined the property’s reputation.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it typically shows a deep ruby hue with excellent concentration. The bouquet is layered and expressive, with notes of ripe plum, black cherry, cedar, truffle, violet, and subtle spice, evolving beautifully with air. On the palate, this vintage is known for its polished texture, supple yet firm tannins, and a balanced core of dark fruit, earth, and savory complexity. It is a wine with strong aging potential, and while already harmonious, it should continue to develop gracefully for many years, gaining even more tertiary character and finesse.

Production
Vieux Château Certan is located on the famed Pomerol plateau, where gravel, clay, and sand soils help produce wines with both power and perfume. The estate benefits from old vines and careful vineyard management, with harvests typically carried out by hand to ensure only the best fruit is selected. Vinification is traditionally precise and restrained, aimed at preserving purity, balance, and the distinct character of the vineyard rather than masking it with excessive extraction or oak.

Food & Serving
This wine pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, beef tenderloin, duck breast, game, or dishes with mushrooms and truffle. It also works well with mature hard cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decant for 1–2 hours if drinking now to allow the wine to open fully.

Producer
Vieux Château Certan is one of Pomerol’s historic reference points, with a long-standing reputation for producing wines of elegance, complexity, and longevity. The estate has helped define the character of the appellation and is widely respected among collectors and critics alike for its consistency and finesse, with each vintage carefully crafted to reflect the personality of the terroir.

We deliver within 2 - 6 business days. You can choose whether it should be to a parcel shop or home delivery. Free delivery to both parcel shops and your front door. Our store partners primarily use GLS, DPD, UPS and DHL for deliveries. We cover deliveries to the majority of countries in Europe.