Château Vieux Chateau Certan | Pomerol
Red wine | France, POMEROL | 2017
The Merlot shows ripe fruit, freshness and a silky texture. While the colour is a deep, intense garnet, the nose reveals subtle red berry fruit aromas. On the palate, the wine is smooth, round and balanced. Vieux Château Certan 2017, with its controlled power, has excellent ageing potential. The harmonious balance between its silky texture and its freshness of flavour has produced a wine with breed and great class that mirrors the outstanding terroir from which it was made.
€280.42
231.75
excl. VAT
Specifications
Serving temperature
16-18 °C
Year
2017
Type
Red wine
Country
France
Vintage
2017
Storage (years)
> 10
Volume
0.75
Grape & craft
Region
POMEROL
Grape varieties
Cabernet Franc (15%), Cabernet Sauvignon (5%), Merlot (80%)
Viticulture
Traditional
Vinification
2017 began with a cool, dry winter, followed by a mild, rainy spring, which brought about an early, even budding. Summer-like temperatures around 20th May triggered the flowering process, which was completed very quickly. High temperatures continued throughout June, while the accompanying humidity led to vigorous vine growth. The good health enjoyed by the vines since the beginning of the cycle continued with the fine, hot and dry summer weather. The grapes were picked in several stages, each of them at precise timing. Thanks to favourable weather in September, each grape variety was brought in at optimal ripeness.
