Vieux Château Certan, Pomerol
Vieux Château Certan

Vieux Château Certan, Pomerol


Destination

vintage


portfolio

Portfolio
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2021
3x75cl
DP
£830.41

2021
6x75cl
DP
£1,660.82

Broking

Broking
These are wines from our broking list and have an average delivery window of 15 working days.


2000
12x75cl
DP
£3,398.46

2008
12x75cl
DP
£1,958.46

2010
12x75cl
DP
£4,238.46

2012
6x1.5L
DP
£1,778.46

2014
6x75cl
DP
£991.22

En primeur

En Primeur
The following wines are either En Primeur or Ex-Chateau and currently abroad awaiting shipment to the UK. These wines are subject to final confirmation from the Justerini & Brooks team.


2022
3x75cl
EP
£825.00

2022
6x75cl
EP
£1,650.00

2022
3x1.5L
EP
£1,660.00

2022
1x3L
EP
£1,145.00

2022
1x6L
EP
£2,255.00


Vieux Château Certan, Pomerol, 2000

2000

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

Vieux Château Certan, Pomerol, 2000
Maturity:
Keep/Drink
ABV:
13%
92/100
Neal Martin, Vinous

The 2000 Vieux-Château-Certan is a Pomerol that I had not encountered for some time. Perhaps this vintage has lost some of its initial luster, not least because the consensus from winemakers and consumers alike is that the appellation performed far better in 2001. This millennial VCC has a saturnine nose even after almost two decades, offering dusky black fruit, hints of chimney soot and tobacco, and later a whiff of licorice. It remains stubborn and sultry. The palate is quite muscular for a VCC, although fine acidity lends it tension. Where one might criticize Alexandre Thienpont’s wine for its lack of refinement and panache, for failing to realize the potential it showed during its first decade. As such, I would afford it another three or four years in bottle to see if it brightens up.
Date Reviewed:
08/2019

specifications

country:
France

region:
Bordeaux

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Allergen Information:
This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.


Vieux Château Certan

Vieux Château Certan

Alexandre Thienpont’s magnificent Pomerol estate is capable of producing exquisite wines; and they regularly do. The elegant structure of the Chateau, covered in ancient wisteria is a fitting building for such an estate. It is understated, but beautiful, just like the wine. The 35 hectares under vine are planted with 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Franc. The parcels of old vine Cabernet Franc add complexity and structure to the velvety textured Merlots and helps this chateau to excel in challenging vintages.

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