Vieux Château Certan

Pomerol

2023

Blend

82% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc

Wine designation

Vieux Château Certan, Red, 2023
Category: Pomerol, Bordeaux

Food pairing

The perfect accompaniment to grilled red meats, dishes in sauce, soft cheeses and casseroles. Also excellent with white meats such as veal, rabbit and duck.

Data sheet

Vieux Château Certan

Pomerol

2023

Tasting notes

Aristocratic and self-assured, with dark tones, the nose displays generous aromas of deep, ripe fruit and a serene, harmonious tenderness. Chalky and fluid on the palate, it is dynamic and mineral, with notes of dark chocolate, cocoa beans and fleur de sel on a finish of creamy, chewy tannins.

Vineyard

Vineyard size: 14 hectares

Soil composition: Clay-gravel soil

Winemaking

Fermentation container: Traditional, temperature-controlled, large, oak, and stainless-steel vats.

Aging: Oak Barrels

Aged in 50%, new, oak barrels for about 20 months.

Type of oak: French oaks

Bottles produced: 4 000 to 5 000 cases

Heritage in the vineyard

Domaine

Vieux Château Certan is one of Pomerol’s oldest known growths. It was founded in the early 16th century by the Demay family from Scotland. Later, in 1785, it was mentioned on Belleyme’s map as ‘Sertan’. In Pomerol, Certan borrows its name from the estate. In 1858, Charles de Bousquet acquired Vieux Château Certan. He was responsible for the current appearance of the buildings. In 1924, Georges Thienpont, a wine merchant in the Flemish Ardennes, bought the property. This was the starting point for the family’s establishment in the Bordeaux region. The estate is run by his greatson Alexandre Thienpont

Green in the vineyard

Environmental practices

Adopting sustainable viticulture practices that emphasize organic methods and natural pest management to reduce its environmental impact, similar to the practices used at Chateau Le Pin. Additionally, the estate prioritizes soil health and water conservation, ensuring that its winemaking process supports biodiversity and maintains a harmonious balance with the surrounding ecosystem by not employing weedkillers, fertilizers and the strict minimum of vine treatments.