Vieux Château Certan is one of Pomerol’s most extraordinary jewels, defined by aristocratic finesse, silky depth and an almost perfect harmony between merlot and cabernet franc. Located at the heart of the plateau, on soils of deep clay, fine gravel and iron deposits, the vineyard stands on a terroir of remarkable complexity that gives the wine unmatched aromatic precision and an unmistakable texture. Its style is marked by aromas of pure black cherry, raspberry, plum, violet, peony, gentle truffle, fine tobacco and sometimes black tea, cocoa or graphite. The palate is silky, lifted and deeply gentle, driven by noble tannins and perfectly integrated freshness. The structure is straight but never austere, broad but never heavy, carrying the natural grace that defines great Pomerol. The finish is long, refined, floral, slightly saline, leaving an impression of absolute purity and balance. With age, Vieux Château Certan gains magnificent notes of black truffle, fine wood, soft spices, dried roses and an increasingly aerial texture. It is a Pomerol of truth, class and profound harmony, among the greatest wines of the right bank.