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€672.50
€555.79
In stock
2018
Vieux Château Certan
Pomerol
1,5
Red
Dare we say that once again, VCC has been named one of the wines of the vintage? This beautifully composed wine made from a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, shows the glory of the Cabernet Franc grapes of which the estate is so proud. On the nose there is an abiding perfume of sweet fruit, spice and violets with lots of verve and elegance; concentrated on the palate with lots of freshness and more subtle aromas of red fruit, cedar and fresh herbs. Above all there is lots of elegance and energy, like a thoroughbred racehorse; very finely grained tannins and a lovely texture that Alexandre Thienpont describes as cashmere.
Food pairing
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Red meat
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Feathered game
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Hard cheese
More Information
| SKU | 2018001-01500 |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Volume | 1,5 L |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Pomerol |
| Château | Vieux Château Certan |
| Producer | Alexandre Thienpont |
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| Drink From | 2028 |
| Drink Till | 2048 |
| Website | http://www.vieuxchateaucertan.com |
| Bio | No |
| Food Pairing | Red meat, Feathered game, Hard cheese |
The story
Pomerol is one of the smallest appellations in Bordeaux and the only major one that does not have a classification system. This has given the wines of Pomerol a certain liberty, and today it is the price that the international wine trade is prepared to pay that creates the hierarchy in Pomerol. Three ...