Vieux Château Certan

Pomerol

2015

Blend

80% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc, 1% Sauvignon

Wine designation

Vieux Château Certan, Red, 2015
Category: Pomerol, Bordeaux

Food pairing

Roast fillet of beef with porcini mushrooms or duck breast with figs will harmonize perfectly with the richness and aromatic complexity of this wine.

Data sheet

Vieux Château Certan

Pomerol

2015

Tasting notes

The very dark, inky color is a good indicator of this wine’s substance. If the first nose is already dense, agitation confirms the aromatic amplitude of this exceptional Pomerol. On the palate, fruity aromas develop with great intensity around velvety, silky tannins. The wine’s balance and finesse, right through to a very long finish, augur well for the best after a few years in the cellar.

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.