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Vieux Chateau Certan 2001

750 ml Merlot, Cabernet Franc Bordeaux, France 2001

Vieux Chateau Certan 2001 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Pomerol, France), in the juicy, fruity reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, charcuterie. Cheapest offer £275.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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£275.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
body
3 / 5
medium
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior · merchant: medium-bodied
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Juicy, fruity reds
rules-v1
Colour
Red
inferred from Pomerol
Origin
Pomerol · Bordeaux · France
inferred from Pomerol
Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
inferred from Pomerol
ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Occasions
midweek · bbq · pizza night · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Merlot
Typical aromas: plum, blackberry, black cherry, chocolate. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
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Merchant's description

Vieux Château Certan is a prestigious wine estate located in the Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux. The estate has a long and storied history, dating back to the 18th century. It has been owned and managed by the Thienpont family since 1924, who have played a significant role in shaping the vineyard and maintaining its reputation for excellence. This 2020 vintage showcases an elegant bouquet, expressing notes of brambly red fruit with a captivating and luscious style. On the palate, it reveals a medium-bodied structure with a firm backbone, ensuring its status as a Pomerol that will age gracefully for years to come.

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