2023 Vieux Château Certan
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| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Grape | , |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
| Drink window | 2031 - 2063 |
| Available as of | Mar 1, 2026 |
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Old Château Certan 2023
Vieux Château Certan, one of the oldest and most respected châteaux in Pomerol, has produced another exceptional wine in 2023. The blend, composed of 82% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Franc, has an alcohol content of 14% and a pH of 3.74. The wine was rated 94-96 points by William Kelley.
Tasting notes
The 2023 Vieux Château Certan opens with exuberant aromas of dark berries, pencil shavings, violets, burning charcoal, iris, crushed mint, and black tea. This medium- to full-bodied wine is velvety and sensual, with a rich attack that flows into a layered, enveloping mid-palate. The wine has a polished and perfumed finish, with a sweet core of fruit and a long, subtly oak-influenced finish.
Climate and Harvest
The 2023 vintage was characterized by moderate weather conditions until harvest. Flowering proceeded smoothly, and the grapes' veraison (coloring) occurred as early as mid-July, without extreme heat or water stress. Summer temperatures rose in late August, ensuring optimal ripening of the grapes. The harvest took place from September 18th to 29th.
Vineyard Management and Vinification
The terroir of Vieux Château Certan is uniquely situated, with soils ranging from clay to gravel. The vineyards cover 14 hectares and are divided into 23 plots, each individually managed based on soil type and grape variety. The average age of the vines is 50 years, contributing to the complexity and depth of the wines.
Vinification at Vieux Château Certan combines traditional methods with modern techniques. The grapes are carefully selected and undergo gentle extraction at a controlled temperature of 28°C. Malolactic fermentation takes place in tanks, followed by aging in barrels, two-thirds of which are new oak.
History
Vieux Château Certan was founded at the beginning of the 16th century by the Demay family from Scotland and appeared on the Belleyme map in 1785 under the name "Sertan." In 1858, it became the property of Charles de Bousquet, who commissioned the construction of the current château buildings. In 1924, the Flemish wine merchant Georges Thienpont purchased the property, marking the beginning of the Thienpont family's presence in the Bordeaux region.
Today, Vieux Château Certan is managed by Alexandre and Guillaume Thienpont, who continue the tradition and craftsmanship, resulting in wines of exceptional quality and elegance. The château truly embodies Pomerol's rich history and unique terroir.
Conclusion
The 2023 Vieux Château Certan is a stunning wine that combines exotic aromas, deep layers of fruit, and sublime textures. The result is a wine of great refinement and power, with excellent aging potential. This wine perfectly reflects the exceptional quality and craftsmanship of Vieux Château Certan and will be admired for many years to come.
Specifications
| Available as of | Mar 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Packing information | Box |
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Pomerol |
| Icons | Icon France |
| Winery | Vieux Château Certan |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc, Merlot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Drinking as of | 2031 |
| Drinking till | 2063 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | On Sale |
| Parker rating | 96 |
| James Suckling rating | 98 |
| Vinous rating | 98 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Rood fruit, Soepel, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP (94-96)
Reviewed by: William Kelley
The 2023 Vieux Château Certan bursts from the glass with demonstrative aromas of dark berries, pencil shavings, violets mingled with notions of burning embers, iris, crushed mint and black tea. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and sensual, with a gourmand attack that segues into a layered, enveloping mid-palate, it's polished and perfumed, with a sweet core of fruit and a long, gently oak-inflected finish. This year's blend of 82% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Franc checks in at 14% alcohol and a pH of 3.74.
Published: Apr 26, 2024
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James Suckling
VIEUX CHÂTEAU CERTAN POMEROL 2023
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2023
Score: 97-98
A very fine and polished young VCC with subtle density and a racy backbone of tannins. Compact with well-toned muscles and a persistent finish. Very silky. Really grows at the end. 82% merlot and 18% cabernet franc.
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Vinous
(96-98)
Drinking Window
2031 - 2063
The 2023 Vieux Château Certan is like a drug. Its exotic aromatics, deeply layered fruit and sublime textures are just captivating. I tasted the 2023 from an assembled base blend and four core components. Every wine was nothing short of breathtaking. When I think of the archetypes of greatness in Bordeaux, VCC is one of them. The 2023 is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Like all producers, Alexandre and Guillaume were forced to decide whether to pick their Cabernets before or after the September rains. As it turned out, none of the lots picked before the rain made it into the Grand Vin. Only those picked later were deemed of high enough quality.
- By Antonio Galloni on April 2024
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Vieux Château Certan is one of the oldest known chateaus in Pomerol. It was founded at the beginning of the 16th century when the Demay family arrived from Scotland to settle there. It appeared on Belleyme's 1785 map under the name "Sertan". In Pomerol, the place name Certan is taken from the estate. In 1858, Charles de Bousquet became the owner of Vieux Château Certan. The castle buildings we see today were built by him. In 1924 Georges Thienpont, a Flemish wine merchant, bought the property. This marked the beginning of the family's presence in the Bordeaux region.
Covering an area of 14 hectares (35 acres) planted in a single block, the Vieux Château Certan vineyard consists of 23 plots, each managed separately according to the soil type, the grape variety planted and the age of the vines. The soils are subtly varied and contain a very clayey part planted mainly with Merlot (70%), a gravel-clay part planted with Cabernet Franc (25%) and a very gravelly part planted with Cabernet Sauvignon (5%). Taking into account the total area, the average age of the vineyard is 50 years. These old vines, together with the beneficial effect of the microclimate of the Pomerol plateau, allow the different grape varieties to reach perfect levels of ripeness. Vieux Château Certan is the result of a very special ecosystem where the soil, vines and climate merge harmoniously to produce exceptional wine. The Vieux Château Certan cellars optimally combine tradition with today's technicality and precision. The vinification takes place in temperature-controlled oak barrels at 28°C to ensure a gentle, measured extraction. This process takes a little longer but gives a much more elegant result.
Vieux Château Certan combines savoir-faire with exceptional soils. Mainly sourced from the oldest vines of the vineyard, Vieux Château Certan is a blend of the most excellent plots produced on the estate each year. The brilliance of the wine's hue, the richness of its aromas and the subtlety of its taste give it an inimitable style. The wines of Vieux Château Certan have a natural concentration and must be kept in the cellar for several years before the first bottles can be opened. As with the greatest Bordeaux wines, they can be enjoyed after 10 to 15 years and have a very fine aging potential.
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Old Château Certan 2023
Vieux Château Certan, one of the oldest and most respected châteaux in Pomerol, has produced another exceptional wine in 2023. The blend, composed of 82% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Franc, has an alcohol content of 14% and a pH of 3.74. The wine was rated 94-96 points by William Kelley.
Tasting notes
The 2023 Vieux Château Certan opens with exuberant aromas of dark berries, pencil shavings, violets, burning charcoal, iris, crushed mint, and black tea. This medium- to full-bodied wine is velvety and sensual, with a rich attack that flows into a layered, enveloping mid-palate. The wine has a polished and perfumed finish, with a sweet core of fruit and a long, subtly oak-influenced finish.
Climate and Harvest
The 2023 vintage was characterized by moderate weather conditions until harvest. Flowering proceeded smoothly, and the grapes' veraison (coloring) occurred as early as mid-July, without extreme heat or water stress. Summer temperatures rose in late August, ensuring optimal ripening of the grapes. The harvest took place from September 18th to 29th.
Vineyard Management and Vinification
The terroir of Vieux Château Certan is uniquely situated, with soils ranging from clay to gravel. The vineyards cover 14 hectares and are divided into 23 plots, each individually managed based on soil type and grape variety. The average age of the vines is 50 years, contributing to the complexity and depth of the wines.
Vinification at Vieux Château Certan combines traditional methods with modern techniques. The grapes are carefully selected and undergo gentle extraction at a controlled temperature of 28°C. Malolactic fermentation takes place in tanks, followed by aging in barrels, two-thirds of which are new oak.
History
Vieux Château Certan was founded at the beginning of the 16th century by the Demay family from Scotland and appeared on the Belleyme map in 1785 under the name "Sertan." In 1858, it became the property of Charles de Bousquet, who commissioned the construction of the current château buildings. In 1924, the Flemish wine merchant Georges Thienpont purchased the property, marking the beginning of the Thienpont family's presence in the Bordeaux region.
Today, Vieux Château Certan is managed by Alexandre and Guillaume Thienpont, who continue the tradition and craftsmanship, resulting in wines of exceptional quality and elegance. The château truly embodies Pomerol's rich history and unique terroir.
Conclusion
The 2023 Vieux Château Certan is a stunning wine that combines exotic aromas, deep layers of fruit, and sublime textures. The result is a wine of great refinement and power, with excellent aging potential. This wine perfectly reflects the exceptional quality and craftsmanship of Vieux Château Certan and will be admired for many years to come.
| Available as of | Mar 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Packing information | Box |
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Pomerol |
| Icons | Icon France |
| Winery | Vieux Château Certan |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc, Merlot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Drinking as of | 2031 |
| Drinking till | 2063 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | On Sale |
| Parker rating | 96 |
| James Suckling rating | 98 |
| Vinous rating | 98 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Rood fruit, Soepel, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP (94-96)
Reviewed by: William Kelley
The 2023 Vieux Château Certan bursts from the glass with demonstrative aromas of dark berries, pencil shavings, violets mingled with notions of burning embers, iris, crushed mint and black tea. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and sensual, with a gourmand attack that segues into a layered, enveloping mid-palate, it's polished and perfumed, with a sweet core of fruit and a long, gently oak-inflected finish. This year's blend of 82% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Franc checks in at 14% alcohol and a pH of 3.74.
Published: Apr 26, 2024
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
James Suckling
VIEUX CHÂTEAU CERTAN POMEROL 2023
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2023
Score: 97-98
A very fine and polished young VCC with subtle density and a racy backbone of tannins. Compact with well-toned muscles and a persistent finish. Very silky. Really grows at the end. 82% merlot and 18% cabernet franc.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
(96-98)
Drinking Window
2031 - 2063
The 2023 Vieux Château Certan is like a drug. Its exotic aromatics, deeply layered fruit and sublime textures are just captivating. I tasted the 2023 from an assembled base blend and four core components. Every wine was nothing short of breathtaking. When I think of the archetypes of greatness in Bordeaux, VCC is one of them. The 2023 is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Like all producers, Alexandre and Guillaume were forced to decide whether to pick their Cabernets before or after the September rains. As it turned out, none of the lots picked before the rain made it into the Grand Vin. Only those picked later were deemed of high enough quality.
- By Antonio Galloni on April 2024
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
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Vieux Château Certan is one of the oldest known chateaus in Pomerol. It was founded at the beginning of the 16th century when the Demay family arrived from Scotland to settle there. It appeared on Belleyme's 1785 map under the name "Sertan". In Pomerol, the place name Certan is taken from the estate. In 1858, Charles de Bousquet became the owner of Vieux Château Certan. The castle buildings we see today were built by him. In 1924 Georges Thienpont, a Flemish wine merchant, bought the property. This marked the beginning of the family's presence in the Bordeaux region.
Covering an area of 14 hectares (35 acres) planted in a single block, the Vieux Château Certan vineyard consists of 23 plots, each managed separately according to the soil type, the grape variety planted and the age of the vines. The soils are subtly varied and contain a very clayey part planted mainly with Merlot (70%), a gravel-clay part planted with Cabernet Franc (25%) and a very gravelly part planted with Cabernet Sauvignon (5%). Taking into account the total area, the average age of the vineyard is 50 years. These old vines, together with the beneficial effect of the microclimate of the Pomerol plateau, allow the different grape varieties to reach perfect levels of ripeness. Vieux Château Certan is the result of a very special ecosystem where the soil, vines and climate merge harmoniously to produce exceptional wine. The Vieux Château Certan cellars optimally combine tradition with today's technicality and precision. The vinification takes place in temperature-controlled oak barrels at 28°C to ensure a gentle, measured extraction. This process takes a little longer but gives a much more elegant result.
Vieux Château Certan combines savoir-faire with exceptional soils. Mainly sourced from the oldest vines of the vineyard, Vieux Château Certan is a blend of the most excellent plots produced on the estate each year. The brilliance of the wine's hue, the richness of its aromas and the subtlety of its taste give it an inimitable style. The wines of Vieux Château Certan have a natural concentration and must be kept in the cellar for several years before the first bottles can be opened. As with the greatest Bordeaux wines, they can be enjoyed after 10 to 15 years and have a very fine aging potential.
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