Vieux Chateau Certan 2001

Vieux Chateau Certan, Pomerol, Bordeaux, France, 2001

Grapes: 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, 14ha vineyard on clay & gravel soils, 50 year average vine age, matured 14 months in new oak barrels

The chateau, owned by Alexandre Thienpont, is a close neighbour to both La Conseillante & Petrus, and is considered one of Pomerol's finest properties.

Critics' Tasting Notes:

"A brilliant effort from Alexandre Thienpont, this blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc is a deep purple-colored, fleshy, layered effort offering a sweet nose of creosote, incense, Christmas spices, plenty of red and black fruits, and hints of licorice as well as new oak. Rich, medium to full-bodied, with tremendous purity in addition to nobility, give it two more years of cellaring and drink it over the next following 15-18 years."

93/100 points, Robert M. Parker Jr., WINE ADVOCATE, June 2004

"45 minutes of air really brought out the floral, truffle and cherry elements. Medium/full bodied, soft, elegant and with loads of fresh, sweet, ripe, earthy fruits, this is still quite the charmer."

93/100 points, Jeff Leve, THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER, May 2017

This is part of a private customer’s collection. These wines are in excellent condition. We are acting as an agent in the sale and the price is exclusive of V.A.T. which is not due. Our multibuy discounts do not apply.