{"id":34615,"date":"2026-08-11T21:16:27","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T21:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/produit\/vieux-chateau-certan-pomerol-rouge-2012\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T21:16:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T21:16:28","slug":"vieux-chateau-certan-pomerol-rouge-2012","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/en\/produit\/vieux-chateau-certan-pomerol-rouge-2012\/","title":{"rendered":"Vieux Ch\u00e2teau Certan - Pomerol - Red - 2012"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>Vieux Ch\u00e2teau Certan - Pomerol - Red - 2012 :<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Vieux Ch\u00e2teau Certan: A Claret of Unrivalled Pedigree and Purity<\/h2>\n<p>Vieux Ch\u00e2teau Certan, or VCC as it is affectionately known, stands as a pillar of the Pomerol appellation on Bordeaux's Right Bank. The Thienpont family\u2019s dedication since 1924 has cemented its reputation for crafting a claret of extraordinary finesse and longevity. VCC is distinctive for its relatively high proportion of Cabernet varieties alongside the dominant Merlot, lending the wine a classic structure, freshness, and the potential to age gracefully for decades.<\/p>\n<p>This is a wine that speaks of its exceptional terroir-a harmonious blend of gravel and clay. It is the epitome of a fine, investment-grade Bordeaux, offering a compelling balance of aromatic intensity and a supremely polished mouthfeel. A true masterpiece for the discerning collector.<\/p>\n<h2>Sommelier's Tasting Notes<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Appearance:<\/strong> A deep, rich garnet with an opaque core, indicative of concentration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aroma:<\/strong> A profound and evolving nose of <strong>violets<\/strong>, <strong>truffle<\/strong>, dark cherry, spiced plum, and refined notes of <strong>cedar and cigar box<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Palate:<\/strong> Full and generous, yet perfectly poised. The texture is <strong>seamless and velvety<\/strong>-a cashmere feel that coats the palate. Impeccably fine tannins provide structure, driving a fresh, elegant, and exceptionally long finish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Serving Recommendations<\/h2>\n<p>Decanting is essential for younger vintages (2+ hours) to allow the wine to fully express its complex bouquet. Serve lightly chilled, ideally between 15\u00b0C and 17\u00b0C, in large Bordeaux glasses.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pairing Suggestions:<\/strong> Traditional Roast Rack of Lamb with Rosemary, Classic Game Pie (Venison or Pheasant), Beef Fillet with Foie Gras Sauce, or a mature, hard English cheese like a high-quality Cheddar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pomerol 2012<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/en\/?s=Vieux%20Chateau%20Certan&#038;post_type=product\">Find other wines from this producer.<\/a><\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div> \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>L&#8217;\u00e2me de Pomerol. 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