Old Certan Castle
A family story
Founded in the 16th century, this estate is known asOld Certan CastleSince 1745. This makes it one of the oldest known wines of the Pomerol appellation. At that time, a beautiful expanse of vines already stretched across gravelly soil. Subsequently,Charles de BousquetHe had an impressive building constructed there, one of the most beautiful in all of Pomerol. Since then, the familyThienpontThe estate has respected the soul of this property and the unique style of its wines. Today, Alexandre and Guillaume, the third and fourth generations, carry on the family passion. They dedicate their exacting standards to crafting a wine of character, appreciated by connoisseurs worldwide. Indeed, the wines of Vieux Château Certan seem to embody elegance, and their aromatic finesse reaches exceptional heights.
The Thienpont philosophy
Natural elegance
According to the philosophy ofThienpontThe wine must develop on its own. Their conviction is that the best wine is the one that has undergone the least intervention. Thus, the work in the cellar serves to “to enhance the natural expression of the grapesThat's why the wines ofOld Certan CastleOur wines are produced without the addition of yeasts or other exogenous inputs. Materials and tools are also meticulously chosen to best respect both the wine and the environment. Years of experience and observation have allowed us to establish a perfect balance between tradition and innovation. Tradition resides in the methods used, while innovations refine these techniques with greater precision.
The wines
Elegant and refined Pomerol wines
THEVieux Château Certan vineyardIt consists of 23 independently managed plots. The soil type, the grape variety planted on each plot, and the age of the vines are all taken into account. Thus, we find theMerlotson clay soil, theCabernet Francon the clay-gravel part, and finally a small proportion ofCabernet Sauvignonon gravelly soil. The average age of the vines is 50 years. This nuanced vineyard produces 2 crus: 'Old Certan Castle' And 'La Gravette de Certan' (second wine).Old Certan CastleThis wine is primarily sourced from the oldest vines. It is a combination of excellent quality raw materials and winemaking expertise that enhances them. These are highly concentrated wines that are best enjoyed after a few years of cellaring. They will be at their peak after 10 to 15 years of age.La Gravette de Certan,The second wine, made from younger vines, will be more affordable in its youth.
