Producer Notes
Vieux Chateau Certan was built around 1800, so it’s quite old but not as old as some.
Owned by the Thienpont family, it is consistently one of the most elegant Pomerol wines and, quite unlike its neighbour Le Pin, owned by another member of the Thienpont family, which is of the heavier, more modern style of Pomerol.
So if you have a case of Le Pin, we suggest that you sell it and buy lots of cases of Vieux Chateau Certan instead. The Certan will probably last longer too.
The vineyard is planted with 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon but the Grand Vin blend is varied more than most clarets according to the success of each varietal in that particular vintage, a practice that should be more widespread.
There is a second wine called La Gravette de Certan.
Delivery Notes
Please allow around a week for delivery of this wine.
Overseas deliveries can take longer.
For transfers under bond or to recover VAT on export, please contact us at [email protected].
Vintage Notes
2010 was an exceptional vintage in Pomerol
2010 was an excellent vintage in Bordeaux
Other wines from Vieux Chateau Certan
2000 Vieux Chateau Certan: £270
2002 Vieux Chateau Certan: £175
2006 (150cl): £440
2010 Vieux Chateau Certan: £485
2011 Vieux Chateau Certan: £180
2012 Vieux Chateau Certan: £190
2014 Vieux Chateau Certan: £145
2015 Vieux Chateau Certan: £295
2016 Vieux Chateau Certan: £390
2017 Vieux Chateau Certan: £170
2019 Vieux Chateau Certan: £315
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