VIEUX CHÂTEAU CERTAN Vieux Château Certan lays claim to be the oldest property in Pomerol, tracing its roots to the sixteenth century and being known by this name since the middle of the eighteenth century. The modern history of the Château can be said to begin in 1924, when a Belgian wine merchant, Georges Thienpont, bought this most impressive of Pomerol properties. 14 hectares of Merlot (60, Cabernet Franc (30 and Cabernet Sauvignon (10 sit atop typical Pomerol clay and clay/gravel soils. Surrounded by high-profile neighbours like Pétrus and l'Evangile, Vieux Château Certan is unquestionably one of the great wines of Pomerol, but also of Bordeaux. Vieux Château Certan--Vintage 1966 Pomerol Lot 151-152 levels: six bottom neck and six very top shoulder. Lot 153 levels: very top shoulder All lots in original wooden case Parcel: lots 151-152 1 dozen bottles per lot
VIEUX CHÂTEAU CERTAN Vieux Château Certan lays claim to be the oldest property in Pomerol, tracing its roots to the sixteenth century and being known by this name since the middle of the eighteenth century. The modern history of the Château can be said to begin in 1924, when a Belgian wine merchant, Georges Thienpont, bought this most impressive of Pomerol properties. 14 hectares of Merlot (60, Cabernet Franc (30 and Cabernet Sauvignon (10 sit atop typical Pomerol clay and clay/gravel soils. Surrounded by high-profile neighbours like Pétrus and l'Evangile, Vieux Château Certan is unquestionably one of the great wines of Pomerol, but also of Bordeaux. Vieux Château Certan--Vintage 1966 Pomerol Lot 151-152 levels: six bottom neck and six very top shoulder. Lot 153 levels: very top shoulder All lots in original wooden case Parcel: lots 151-152 1 dozen bottles per lot
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