2014 Vieux Chateau Certan

2014 Vieux Chateau Certan Red Bordeaux Blend, France A pleasant surprise From winter to the beginning of June, the first half of 2014 began with mild temperatures and frequent periods of rain. The flowering process that followed was even, helped by glorious weather in mid-June. Despite a summer with scattered stormy periods, the weather changed for the better with consistent summer sunshine from the end of August till the harvest. As a precaution, we carried out vine canopy work in several stages as from the veraison. One week before the harvest, de-leafing was necessary on the west side of the rows in order to enhance ripening. 2014 vieux chateau certan Thanks to this glorious Indian summer, the Cabernet Franc was of excellent quality. It brought to the blend delicacy, excellent length and breed. It gives the wine its flamboyant side. The Merlot is rich, perfumed, round and vinous. It brings liveliness and pleasantness. The 2014 Vieux Chateau Certan displays many facets: it sho