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Red
2020
Bordeaux
Pomerol
Merlot
Tasting Notes
Grape
85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc
Tasting notes
The 2020 Vieux Château Certan is an exceptional Pomerol, widely regarded as one of the standout wines of the vintage. A blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, it showcases remarkable depth, precision, and elegance. The nose is intensely fragrant, revealing layers of dark cherry, blackberry, violet, and delicate truffle notes. On the palate, the wine is rich yet beautifully balanced, with a velvety texture, refined tannins, and remarkable freshness. The finish is long, complex, and harmonious, reflecting both the power and finesse of this historic estate. Built for long ageing, it has the structure and balance to evolve gracefully over time.
More About The Winery
Located in the heart of Pomerol, Vieux Château Certan is one of Bordeaux’s most discreet yet revered estates. Its history dates back to the 18th century, but its modern identity has been shaped by the Thienpont family, who have elevated the domaine to the very pinnacle of the Right Bank.
The vineyard sits on one of the finest terroirs of Pomerol, a mosaic of gravel, clay, and iron-rich soils, shared with some of the region’s most iconic neighbours. This unique composition allows for a perfect expression of both Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the latter playing a defining role in the wine’s structure, freshness, and aromatic complexity.
The style of Vieux Château Certan is the embodiment of balance and precision. It combines the silky texture and depth of Merlot with the lift, floral elegance, and tension of Cabernet Franc. Aromatically, the wine reveals layers of dark cherry, plum, violet, graphite, and subtle spice, evolving gracefully with time.
What sets Vieux Château Certan apart is its quiet consistency. Vintage after vintage, it delivers wines of remarkable refinement without excess—never seeking power for its own sake, but rather harmony, ageing potential, and purity of expression.
Today, it stands as one of Pomerol’s true benchmarks: a wine of intellect and emotion, equally admired by collectors, sommeliers, and those seeking the most nuanced expression of Bordeaux’s Right Bank.