2018 Vieux Château Certan - Angry Wine Merchant

2017 Vieux Chateau Certan

Red Bordeaux Blend

France / Bordeaux / Libournais / Pomerol

¥276,500

RP 98

Size:

6-Pack OWC 750 mL
6-Pack OWC 1.5 L

Quantity:

2017 Vieux Chateau Certan, Pomerol, France

Early-ripening, deep colour, fruit character and freshness
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.

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. One of the five earliest vintages of the last twenty years, the 2017 promises to be a fine vintage.

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.

Technical data

Crop thinning and de-leafing	from 31/07 to 4/08, and from 28/08 to 1/09/2017 respectively.
Harvesting	in three stages 12 and 13/09 then 18 and 19/09 and finally from 25/09 to 2/10/2017.
Yield	37 hectolitres/hectare.
Blend	80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcoholic degree	14.5 %/vol.
Bottling	from May 6th to May 16th 2019.

"The first bottles of this vintage may be enjoyed in the seven to nine years while the rest can be kept a further twenty years or more."

Alexandre Thienpont

RP 98

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Composed of 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2017 Vieux Château Certan sports a deep garnet-purple color. No mincing about, the bouquet absolutely prances out of the glass with stunning scents of candied violets, chocolate-covered cherries, roses and eucalyptus over a core of black plum preserves, mulberries, black raspberries and blueberry pie plus wafts of licorice, iron ore and truffles. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has fantastic balance and expression, with very fine-grained, silt-like tannins and well-knit freshness, finishing with epic length and perfume. Reviewed by: Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Issue date: March 2020, Drinking window: 2023 - 2063.

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CRITICAL REVIEWS
WINEMAKER NOTES

RP 98

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Composed of 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2017 Vieux Château Certan sports a deep garnet-purple color. No mincing about, the bouquet absolutely prances out of the glass with stunning scents of candied violets, chocolate-covered cherries, roses and eucalyptus over a core of black plum preserves, mulberries, black raspberries and blueberry pie plus wafts of licorice, iron ore and truffles. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has fantastic balance and expression, with very fine-grained, silt-like tannins and well-knit freshness, finishing with epic length and perfume. Reviewed by: Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Issue date: March 2020, Drinking window: 2023 - 2063.

2017 Vieux Chateau Certan, Pomerol, France

Early-ripening, deep colour, fruit character and freshness
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.

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. One of the five earliest vintages of the last twenty years, the 2017 promises to be a fine vintage.

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.

Technical data

Crop thinning and de-leafing	from 31/07 to 4/08, and from 28/08 to 1/09/2017 respectively.
Harvesting	in three stages 12 and 13/09 then 18 and 19/09 and finally from 25/09 to 2/10/2017.
Yield	37 hectolitres/hectare.
Blend	80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcoholic degree	14.5 %/vol.
Bottling	from May 6th to May 16th 2019.