2023 VIEUX CHÂTEAU CERTAN Pomerol, Lea & Sandeman

VIEUX CHÂTEAU CERTAN

2023 Pomerol

Grapes Cab Franc, Cab Sauv, Merlot
Colour Red
Origin France, Bordeaux
District Right Bank
Sub-district Pomerol & Lalande de Pomerol
Village Pomerol
ABV 14%

A blend of 82% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Franc, Vieux Chateau Certan 2023 has a pH of 3.74 and it is deep garnet-purple in color. Notes of fresh blackberries, juicy plums, and black cherries slowly emerge from the glass, opening out to fragrant notes of violets, star anise, and black truffles, followed by wafts of wood smoke and cardamom. The medium-bodied palate is taut and muscular with firm, rounded tannins and seamless acidity, finishing with many, many layers of earth, spice, and floral notes. This is pure latent power. Drinking range: 2030 - 2060 Rating: 97-99+ Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent (May 2024)


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The 2023 Vieux Château Certan is like a drug. Its exotic aromatics, deeply layered fruit and sublime textures are just captivating. I tasted the 2023 from an assembled base blend and four core components. Every wine was nothing short of breathtaking. When I think of the archetypes of greatness in Bordeaux, VCC is one of them. The 2023 is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Like all producers, Alexandre and Guillaume were forced to decide whether to pick their Cabernets before or after the September rains. As it turned out, none of the lots picked before the rain made it into the Grand Vin. Only those picked later were deemed of high enough quality. Drinking range: 2031 - 2063 Rating: 96-98 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Apr 2024)

Fresh floral heights to the aromatics, then dark berry fruits and a core of muscles of the palate, classically-weighted with grip and texture, white pepper spice and salted cracker salinity on the finish. Stretches out through the palate, feels gloriously old school, full of hidden depths and pleasures. 43hl/h yield, harvest September 18 through to 29. Youngest vines here are 1988, which helps give the complexity that is so celebrated at VCC. Drinking range: 2030 - 2048 Rating: 96 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (May 2024)

The blend is 92% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Franc. No Cabernet Sauvignon in the grand vin as they were not happy with the quality this year; Guillaume felt it was hampered by the drought in August. Oh my, this has beautiful aromatics, all very pure blackcurrant, griottes and black cherry, perfumed with white flowers, acacia, perhaps even a touch of white peach all very pure and delineated. For the vintage, a breathtaking aromatic composition. The palate does not disappoint, with beautiful harmony on the palate, lots of blackcurrant and black cherry, liquorice and white flowers, very complete and stylish, with a core of powdery tannins which carries the dressed and fragrant fruit forward with a sense of effortlessness. Very complete, dense and structured, and filled with potential. This is a glorious interpretation of the vintage, and I find it hard to imagine a wine more convincing than this in 2023. Stunning; one for the cellar (after the élevage, naturally). The alcohol is around 14%. Rating: 97-100 Chris Kissack, www.thewinedoctor.com (Apr 2024)

Vieux Château Certan

Founded in the 16th century, the Vieux Chateau Certan has kept its name since 1745. In 1924 it was acquired by Georges Thienpont. Situated in the heart of Pomerol, this Château is the oldest cru of the appellation. Since its early days it has gained a reputation of being one of the rarest and most prestigious crus in the world. It is hailed for the exquisite finesse of its wines, the elegance of the chartreuse chateau surrounded by age-old trees, the order and quality of the vineyard – Vieux Château Certan inspires and fascinates wine connoisseurs around the world.

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