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2015 Vieux Château Certan

Sale price$465.00 | In Stock Ships from our French cellar (Delivery in 4-10 days) | Drink or Cellar

The 2015 Vieux Château Certan is a magnificent expression of this renowned Pomerol estate. This opulent wine offers an intense bouquet of ripe black fruits, violets, and truffles, with subtle notes of dark chocolate and exotic spices. On the palate, it displays remarkable depth and complexity, with silky tannins and an extraordinarily long, harmonious finish, promising exceptional aging potential of 30-40 years.


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Critic Reviews
100

I was able to taste both the 2015 and 2016 grand vins, and these are heavenly, magical wines that could not be any better. Starting with the 2015 Vieux Château Certan, it shows the opulent, flamboyant style of the vintage to a T and reveals a saturated purple/ruby color, a monster bouquet of blackberries, tobacco, kirsch, dried spices, and loamy earth, full-bodied richness, sweet tannins, and a finish that won’t quit. A thrill a minute, wine doesn’t get any better, and I only wish every reader could taste this beauty. Drink it any time over the coming 30 years or more.

Jeb Dunnuck
98+

Blended of 80% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon, the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Vieux Chateau Certan opens with profound notes of blueberry compote, dried mulberries, black forest cake, licorice, violets and garrigue with wafts of black truffles, sandalwood and rose hips. Medium to full-bodied, very earthy/savory and beautifully layered with very plush yet present tannins, it offers lovely freshness and a very long minerally finish. So very Pomerol!

Robert Parker
98

Restrained dark chocolate and black olive to the meaty and savory nose, with undertones of ripe cassis. The overt, chocolatey character is enhanced by a vein of ripe cherry fruit and balanced by crisp acidity. Full-bodied with a rather bold finish. Amazingly rich. A wine with the DNA for the long haul, yet approachable now. Drink or hold.

James Suckling
2015 Vieux Château Certan
2015 Vieux Château Certan Sale price$465.00 | In Stock Ships from our French cellar (Delivery in 4-10 days) | Drink or Cellar

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The Estate

Vieux Château Certan is a highly esteemed estate located in the heart of the Pomerol appellation on Bordeaux's Right Bank. The château, dating back to the 16th century, is known for producing some of the most elegant and sought-after wines in the region. With approximately 14 hectares of vineyards, VCC cultivates primarily Merlot, complemented by Cabernet Franc and a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon.

2005 Vieux Château Certan 2005
2005
2005

Perfect Year Meets Pomerol Mastery

At Vieux Château Certan, the 2005 growing season provided near-perfect conditions, with ideal weather from flowering through harvest. The estate's old-vine Merlot and Cabernet Franc reached unprecedented levels of ripeness while maintaining fresh acidity, while the clay-rich soils helped moderate water stress during the warm summer. Alexandre Thienpont's precise picking decisions captured the fruit at its absolute peak of maturity.

2008 Vieux Château Certan 2008
2008
2008

Late-Season Salvation Yields Elegance

At Vieux Château Certan, the 2008 season required patience and precision, with a cool summer followed by a saving grace of perfect autumn weather. Alexandre Thienpont's decision to wait for optimal ripeness proved crucial, while the estate's exceptional terroir and old vines helped maintain balance through the late harvest period. The long, dry September and October allowed for unhurried picking decisions, resulting in wines of classical proportions.

2015 Vieux Château Certan 2015
2015
2015

VCC's Vintage of the Century

The 2015 growing season at Vieux Château Certan was near-perfect, with ideal weather conditions throughout. A warm, dry summer followed by perfect harvest conditions allowed for optimal ripening of both Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The estate's varied terroir, including clay and gravel soils, contributed to the wine's remarkable complexity and balance, resulting in a vintage of legendary status for VCC.

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