Vieux Chateau Certan 2010 macon-vinzelles Tinta Amarela and Rufete

Tinta Amarela and Rufete

Fourteen fruit parcels were sourced from nine vineyards (averaging 70 years of age)

Established in 1995

Due to drought

Vieux Chateau Certan 2010 macon-vinzelles Tinta Amarela and RufeteVieux Chateau Certan The chateau produces wine in vintages that favor Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Franc or Merlot. 2010 as well as 2009 are vintages where the Merlot clearly excelled and became the preponderance of the blend. The assemblage in this vintage is 86%Merlot, 8% Cab Franc 6% Cab Sauvignon. This is even more dominated by Merlot than the 2009, which came in at 84% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Cabernet Franc. Shaped by low