Vieux Château Certan, Pomerol, 2010 Red Wine, 75cL, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, BordeauxBy Winebuyers

Vieux Château Certan, Pomerol, 2010 is a classic, long-lived red wine of intensity and finesse. Squeezed between Petrus and the tiny Le Pin, VCC demands attention for its position alone. The 14-hectare vineyard, comprised of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, is meticulously cared for. The Grand Vin matures for between 18-22 months in 100% new French oak barrels. Owned by the Belgian merchant Georges Thienpont and his family since 1924, VCC has been well-tended for several generations. Alexandre Thienpont renovated the winemaking facilities and cellars in 1988, introducing lower yields and starting to pick the fruit slightly riper – moves which further improved the quality of the estate's wines. Today, current generation Guillaume Thienpont is in charge. The wine varies its profile in differing vintages with the Cabernet Franc occasionally showing its presence more. This wine is available in a 75cl bottle and is suitable for both men and women.