2020 Vieux Chateau Certan

品飲筆記：2020 年份展現濃郁而優雅的深色果香，黑莓與黑櫻桃打底，伴隨紫羅蘭花香、香料與些許香脂感，還有帶有巧克力與咖啡的迷人氣息。入口厚實但不笨重，絲絨般的單寧包裹著豐富果實，酸度明亮帶出層次，餘韻長且回味多層次。釀造與風土：酒莊以傳統工法結合現代設備，溫控橡木發酵（約 28°C）確保溫和萃取，之後在橡木桶中熟成約 18 個月；整個園區約 14 公頃，分為二十多個小地塊分別管理，平均樹齡約 50 年，土壤從黏土到沙礫變化豐富，為酒款帶來天然的濃縮與礦性。飲用建議：這支酒適合醒酒（建議 60–90 分鐘）或陳放，搭配烤羊、牛排或濃郁燉肉能展現最佳風味。

Tasting Note: A profoundly expressive vintage, the nose unfolds layers of dark berry compote, black cherry and cassis with violet florals, baking spice, clove and a subtle balsamic note. Secondary aromas of dark and milk chocolate, espresso and truffle add complexity. On the palate it is concentrated and dense yet agile — polished, silky tannins wrap ripe dark fruit while integrated oak and fresh acidity drive a long, resonant finish.
Producer Notes: Vieux Château Certan draws on deep know‑how and exceptional soils. The estate assembles its flagship wine from the finest plots and oldest vines, seeking clarity, richness and a refined profile that rewards patient cellaring.
Winemaking: Fermentations are conducted in temperature‑controlled oak vats (regulated around 28°C) to achieve gentle, measured extraction. Carefully chosen cellar equipment and an 18‑month oak ageing regimen give structure and subtle oak integration without masking the fruit.
Vineyard: The single‑block 14‑hectare vineyard is managed as 23 individually tended plots. Soils range from clay‑rich sections to gravelly parcels and benefit from the Pomerol plateau’s microclimate; the average vine age is around 50 years, contributing natural concentration and depth. Ideal for medium‑to‑long term cellaring, this vintage will reward 5–15+ years in good conditions.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14.5%
• Decant Time: 60-90 minutes
• Taste: black cassis, black cherry, violet and floral perfume, dark chocolate / milk chocolate, espresso and cocoa, truffle and wet earth, spice, clove and anise, balsamic lift, silky / velvety tannins, concentrated and dense, fresh acidity, long persistent finish
• Food Matching: Grilled or roasted lamb, Prime rib, sirloin or bone-in sirloin, Venison and other game, Rich stews and braised beef, Mature hard cheeses
• Grape Variety: Merlot : 70%, Cabernet Franc : 25%, Cabernet Sauvignon : 5%,

Winery

老釋丹（Vieux Château Certan）

Vieux Chateau Certan