OLD Château CERTAN 1996
Vieux Château Certan is located in the Pomerol appellation in Bordeaux . Today it is owned by the Thienpont family , who also own the famous and neighboring Le Pin. The vineyard extends over 14 hectares and borders that of Château Pétrus.
Vieux Château Certan 1996 is a blend of Merlot (60%), Cabernet Franc (30%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%) . The wine is raised in new barrels for 2/3 . The 1996 vintage is considered an excellent vintage in Pomerol. The winter was mild and the spring warm, with the month of March bringing significant heat. May was cool and warmed up again in June before dropping again in early July. In late July-early August, temperatures recovered before cooler temperatures set in towards the end of the month. A hot and dry September contributed to the ripening of the grapes.
Grapes: 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon