Vieux Château Certan 2018

Located in the heart of the famous Pomerol plateau, Vieux Château Certan stands as a timeless testament to excellence in viticulture. Owned by the renowned Thienpont winemaking family since 1924, the estate has undergone a fascinating evolution. Under the leadership of Alexandre Thienpont, a period of vineyard replanting and continuous improvement in winemaking quality began in 1985.

Vieux Château Certan benefits from a unique terroir regarded as one of the finest in Pomerol. Clay-rich gravel soils over iron-bearing limestone provide the ideal foundation for wines that, in great vintages, rank among the finest Bordeaux wines of all. This distinctive soil composition gives the wines incomparable aromatics and elegance.

The history of Vieux Château Certan is deeply rooted in the 18th century, when the estate was founded by the Demay family. Since then, it has passed through various families before eventually coming into the hands of the Thienpont family.

This link to the past is reflected in the estate’s name, which refers to the original owner Certan, while the addition ‘Vieux’ (old) emphasises the estate’s historical significance and tradition.

Vieux Château Certan has earned a well-deserved reputation for quality and elegance in Bordeaux. Taking its exceptional price-to-pleasure ratio into account, Vieux Certan now regularly ranks among the top Pomerol wines, another testament to its undisputed excellence and refinement.

Bordeaux is one of the world’s most renowned wine regions – a name that has stood for elegance, diversity and ageing potential for centuries. Gravel, clay and limestone soils alternate, allowing fine nuances in the wines that reflect both terroir and craftsmanship.

Bordeaux is typically known for blends in which grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc work together harmoniously.

Stylistically, red Bordeaux wines are defined by a balance of fruit, structure and freshness. The white wines – usually made from Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and sometimes Muscadelle – range from crisp and citrus-driven to creamy and complex.