Vieux Château Certan

Pomerol

2006

Blend

70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine designation

Vieux Château Certan, Red, 2006
Category: Pomerol, Bordeaux

Food pairing

Pairs well with hare à la royale, roast veal, tournedos rossini.

Data sheet

Vieux Château Certan

Pomerol

2006

Tasting notes

It has an airy red cherry and raspberry bouquet, a hint of bergamot tea in the background, succinctly defined, even if the fruit needs some encouragement from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin. The acidity is well judged, harmonious in the mouth, quite smooth with hints of truffle oil and white pepper towards the composed, quite sensual finish.

Vineyard

Vineyard size: 14 hectares

Soil composition: Clay-gravel soil

Winemaking

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

Maceration technique: 3 weeks fermentation at 28°C for gentle, measured extraction.

Aging: Oak Barrels

14 months in new barrels

Bottles produced: 3 000 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.