Vieux Chateau Certan 2017

Vieux Château Certan 2017 750ml

Vieux Château Certan 2017 is the estate's Pomerol grand vin, combining Merlot-led richness with Cabernet freshness and structure. The official vintage profile highlights controlled power, silkiness and substantial cellar potential.

Vintage Character

An early, healthy vintage with ripe, silky Merlot, deep garnet colour, subtle red-fruit aromas and a supple, rounded palate. The château describes controlled power, freshness, balance and excellent ageing potential.

Tasting Profile & Food Pairing

Deep garnet in colour, with subtle red-fruit aromas. The palate is supple, silky, rounded and balanced, combining controlled power with freshness and refined Pomerol distinction.

Pairing: Roast beef, Lamb, Venison, Duck, Mature hard cheese.

Winemaking & Maturation

Harvested in three stages from 12 September to 2 October 2017. The blend is 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, with a reported yield of 37 hl/ha and bottling in May 2019.

Technical details: 37 hl/ha yield

Winery Background

Vieux Château Certan is a historic Pomerol estate creating wine since 1745. Its grand vin is selected primarily from the vineyard's oldest vines and is known for natural concentration, aromatic richness and refined flavour.

Vieux Château Certan: First recorded 1745

Product Highlights

• Officially verified 2017 château vintage.
• 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.
• Three-stage harvest from 12 September to 2 October 2017.
• 14.5% ABV; bottled 6–16 May 2019.

Product Information

• Producer: Vieux Château Certan
• Type: Red wine
• Country: France
• Region: Bordeaux
• Appellation: Pomerol
• Vintage: 2017
• Grape: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
• Alcohol: 14.5%
• Volume: 750ml

Serving & Cellaring

• Drinking window: 2024–2044

Why choose Vieux Château Certan 2017 750ml?

Choose for an officially documented, distinguished Pomerol combining silky Merlot texture, freshness and long-term ageing potential.

Who is Vieux Château Certan 2017 750ml best for?

Collectors and experienced Bordeaux drinkers seeking a structured, refined Pomerol from the 2017 vintage.

What is Vieux Château Certan 2017 750ml?

The 2017 grand vin of Vieux Château Certan, a Merlot-led red Bordeaux from the Pomerol appellation on Bordeaux's Right Bank.

What is the blend of Vieux Château Certan 2017?

The official blend is 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.

What does Vieux Château Certan 2017 750ml taste like?

Vieux Château Certan 2017 750ml offers subtle red fruit; Supple, silky, rounded, fresh and balanced; Long, refined and distinguished.