Vieux Ch. Certan, Pomerol - 2017

Name: Vieux Ch. Certan, Pomerol
Brand: Ch. Certan
SKU: 20486
Price: 264.97 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 20486 750 mL

The vineyards of Vieux Chateau Certan are located close to Pomerol's famous church, near Petrus. 2007 will go down as a soft, pleasant harvest, where grapes ripened ahead of schedule, as is typically seen these past few years. So this demonstrates a broad palate, creamy cassis notes that open out onto a summertime bouquet of violets. Merlot dominates the blend, lending hints of blueberry confiture. The chateau's vineyard soils are a variety of clays mixed with larger pebbles and the wine sees14 months in oak barrique before bottling. 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2017

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-Region

Pomerol

Producer

Ch. Certan

Grape Variety

Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

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