Vieux Château Certan, Pomerol 2023

Vieux Château Certan is one of Pomerol’s most distinguished estates, celebrated for wines that combine deep concentration with remarkable elegance and complexity. The 2023 vintage reflects the château’s classic style, bringing together rich Merlot, aromatic Cabernet Franc and a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon in a refined, age-worthy expression of the plateau.

Tasting Notes
The wine shows a deep ruby to purple colour. Its aromatic profile is expressive and layered, revealing ripe blackberry, plum and black cherry alongside violets, graphite, cedar and subtle spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied and beautifully structured, with concentrated dark-fruit flavours, fine-grained tannins and a fresh mineral character that carries through to a long, persistent finish. Although approachable with decanting, the 2023 Vieux Château Certan has the structure and balance to develop considerably in bottle. It should gain added nuance over the next 10–20 years and has the potential to evolve gracefully well beyond that, provided it is stored in ideal conditions.

Production
The vineyards are situated on the renowned Pomerol plateau, where gravel, clay and sandy soils contribute both depth and freshness. The grapes are harvested by hand and carefully selected before fermentation, allowing each parcel and grape variety to express its character. Vinification is carried out with a focus on precision and gentle extraction, followed by maturation in French oak barrels. The exact blend and élevage details may vary by vintage, but the aim is consistently to preserve the wine’s balance, perfume and exceptional ageing potential.

Food & Serving
Serve at 16–18°C after allowing the bottle to come gradually to serving temperature. Young bottles benefit from decanting for around 1–2 hours to soften the tannins and open the wine’s aromatic layers. Its depth and structure make it an excellent match for roast beef, venison, lamb, beef tenderloin, duck and richly flavoured mushroom dishes. For mature bottles, careful decanting primarily to remove sediment is recommended.

Producer
Vieux Château Certan is one of the historic names of Pomerol and is widely regarded as one of the appellation’s leading estates. The property has been associated with the Thienpont family since the early 20th century, and its wines are known for their distinctive combination of Merlot richness, Cabernet Franc perfume and Cabernet Sauvignon structure. Although Pomerol has no official classification, Vieux Château Certan occupies an especially prestigious position among the region’s most sought-after and age-worthy wines.

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