{"product_id":"chateau-margaux","title":"Rouge Château Vieux Château Certan 0,75l (2020)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVieux Château Certan – an icon from Pomerol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVieux Château Certan is one of the most prestigious vineyards in Bordeaux and a true flagship for the Pomerol appellation. The 14-hectare vineyard is located in the immediate vicinity of Château Pétrus and is characterised by its unique clay and gravel soils, which provide ideal conditions for Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The Thienpont family manages the estate with great care and a tireless quest for perfection, which is reflected in the wines year after year.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 2020 vintage was characterised by extreme weather – a wet spring, a hot and dry summer, and cooler nights during the ripening phase. These conditions led to an exceptional concentration of the grapes, without losing their balance.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVieux Château Certan 2020 is made up of approximately \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/b\u003e, a high proportion of Merlot for the estate. This gives the wine impressive depth and richness. On the nose, dark fruits such as blackberry and black cherry are revealed, accompanied by subtle notes of violet, truffle and cedar wood.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn the palate, the 2020 impresses with its powerful yet elegant structure. The ripe, fine-grained tannins provide a velvety texture, while a vibrant freshness ensures tension and balance. The long, precise finish with hints of graphite and cocoa underscores the exceptional quality of this vintage.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith its outstanding balance between opulence and finesse, the 2020 VCC is one of the estate's great vintages and promises a long life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e14,5 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSulfites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStoring potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e20+ Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVarietals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCabernet Franc (15,0 %)\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMerlot (85,0 %)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClosure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNatural cork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Masterpicks","offers":[{"title":"Vieux Château Certan (2020) \/ Bordeaux; Pomeral (France) \/ 97 Parker points","offer_id":52498017714504,"sku":null,"price":900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/2329\/9113\/files\/ChateauMargaux_1997.png?v=1772027100","url":"https:\/\/masterpicks.com\/en\/products\/chateau-margaux","provider":"masterpicks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}