2016 Vieux Château Certan OWC6 (6 × 0.75L) from Pomerol
An iconic Pomerol in its original wooden case
The 2016 Vieux Château Certan ranks among the absolute best Bordeaux wines in the world. The historic estate, led by the Thienpont family, has been producing one of Pomerol’s most refined and elegant wines for generations. The exceptional 2016 vintage produced a wine of unparalleled precision, depth, and balance. The original wooden case (OWC6) significantly enhances its authenticity and collectible value.
The wine is primarily made from Merlot, blended with Cabernet Franc and a small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon. Thanks to an exceptional growing season, the 2016 vintage combines impressive concentration with refined freshness and silky-smooth tannins. It ranks among the greatest Vieux Château Certan vintages of the past decades.
Aroma & taste
The wine opens with aromas of cassis, black cherries, plums, violets, graphite, cedar, truffle, dark chocolate, and subtle spices. On the palate, it is powerful yet exceptionally refined, with velvety tannins, lively acidity, and an endless mineral finish.
Why choose an OWC6?
An Original Wooden Case (OWC6) provides optimal protection for the bottles during transport and long-term storage. For iconic Bordeaux wines such as Vieux Château Certan, an original wooden case also enhances their authenticity, collectible value, and appeal on the international wine market.
Serving & foodpairing
Serve at 16–18°C and decant the wine about two to three hours in advance. Delicious with beef, lamb, game, pigeon, truffle dishes, and aged hard cheeses.
Storage potential
The 2016 Vieux Château Certan has exceptional aging potential of forty years or more.
Drinking Window
2028 – 2065+
Why We Chose This Wine
At Port2Port, we select only iconic Bordeaux wines with a proven international reputation. Vieux Château Certan ranks among the very best of Pomerol, and the legendary 2016 vintage is an excellent choice for collectors, investors, and lovers of great Bordeaux wines.
The story behind the bottle
Vieux Château Certan is one of the oldest and most prestigious estates in Pomerol. Since 1924, it has been run by the Thienpont family, who, with an uncompromising focus on quality, produce wines that rank among the very best of Bordeaux worldwide. The combination of an exceptional terroir and a great vintage makes 2016 a true benchmark.
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