Vieux Château Certan 2025

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of Château Vieux Château Certan 2025

Tasting

Appearance
Beautiful ruby hue.

Nose
The nose blends fragrances of black fruits and bigarreau cherry.

Palate
The palate is smooth, lively and beautifully rich.

The structure and aromatic expression of a great Pomerol wine

The estate
Founded in the mid-18th century by Jean Demay de Certan, Vieux Château Certan stands as a major reference in Pomerol, on the right bank of Bordeaux. Having passed into the hands of the Thienpont family in 1924, the estate has been run by Alexandre Thienpont since 1985. Considered one of the oldest and most prestigious estates in the appellation, it rivals the greatest crus of Pomerol thanks to an exceptional terroir and family management backed by a century of tradition.

The vineyard
Covering an area of 14 hectares, the Vieux Château Certan vineyard is set on an exceptional terroir in the heart of Pomerol.

The vintage
A mild, dry winter encouraged early budburst in late March. Favourable spring conditions also ensured the vineyard's good health. The particularly hot summer was balanced by welcome rainfall in late August, promoting berry rehydration and reducing water stress. Despite a small crop and low yields (22 hl/ha), the berries combined concentration, freshness and good natural acidity.

Winemaking and aging
Bunch selection from 22 July to 2 August. Harvest from 8 to 18 September. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. Alcohol content: 14.01% vol.

Blend
The blend of this Vieux Château Certan 2025 is composed of Merlot (80%), Cabernet Franc (15%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (5%).