Vieux Château Certan, the wine must tell its own story
Owned by the Thienpont family for over a century, the estate is one of the oldest and most prestigious in the Pomerol appellation. Alexandre and his son Guillaume now run this family property.
Its 14 hectare vineyard is located on a superb terrace of Gunzian gravel to the south-east of Pomerol. The wines of Vieux Château Certan are recognized for their exceptional quality
-CVBG
95-97+ Points
"Deep purple-hued, the 2025 Vieux Château Certan is a blend of 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon that's being raised in 66% new French oak with the balance in once-used barrels. Harvested from yields of just 22 hectoliters per hectare, it hit 14% alcohol with a pH of 3.75. The aromatics are powerful and concentrated, with ripe black and blue fruits, graphite, scorched earth, and violets all defining the nose. It's medium to full-bodied on the palate, with a balanced, layered mouthfeel, rock-solid mid-palate depth, and a great finish. It's a serious Vieux Château Certan that's going to be great, but it's going to need time."
Vieux Château Certan, the wine must tell its own story
Owned by the Thienpont family for over a century, the estate is one of the oldest and most prestigious in the Pomerol appellation. Alexandre and his son Guillaume now run this family property.
Its 14 hectare vineyard is located on a superb terrace of Gunzian gravel to the south-east of Pomerol. The wines of Vieux Château Certan are recognized for their exceptional quality
-CVBG
95-97+ Points
"Deep purple-hued, the 2025 Vieux Château Certan is a blend of 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon that's being raised in 66% new French oak with the balance in once-used barrels. Harvested from yields of just 22 hectoliters per hectare, it hit 14% alcohol with a pH of 3.75. The aromatics are powerful and concentrated, with ripe black and blue fruits, graphite, scorched earth, and violets all defining the nose. It's medium to full-bodied on the palate, with a balanced, layered mouthfeel, rock-solid mid-palate depth, and a great finish. It's a serious Vieux Château Certan that's going to be great, but it's going to need time."