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1995

When I remember 1995, I have two very clear memories: a superb and very hot summer, followed by a long period without rain at the end of the summer. I had to rigorously adapt myself to the vineyard in these conditions.

During vinification, we were compelled to produce a silky and velvety wine: fermentation without stems to avoid any astringency that might disturb the balance, malolactic fermentation in new barrels, fining with four fresh egg whites per barrel and no filtration in order to protect the fruit as much as possible.

Everything was done to extract the unique characteristics of each grape variety. They are found in the preparation of the cuvee in similar quantities as in the vineyard, 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.

The colour of Vieux Château Certan 1995 is dark ruby with purple glints and a young wine's slightly bluish edge. Very typical Pomerol in the nose, it has aromas of violet and black currant with excellent aromatic intensity that already reveals great complexity. The attack is suave and rigorous, the different tastes highly distinguishable. Discover its superb equilibrium and long persistence. An exceptional wine, elegant, slightly woody, concentrated and fine at the same time.

The Vieux Château Certan is an excellent wine for laying down. Decanting in a wine carafe is necessary, as much at a young age as in maturity.

 

Alexandre Thienpont