La Gravette de Certan 2023

Tasting Tips for La Gravette de Certan 2023

Tasting

Color
Beautiful ruby color.

Nose
Fresh, ripe grapes blend harmoniously in a concentrated, expressive bouquet.

Palate
A lively attack leads into a fruity palate, where silky tannins extend through to a lingering finish.

The Smoothness and Balance of a Pomerol Second Wine

The estate

Vieux Château Certan is one of the oldest and most prestigious estates on the Pomerol terroir, acquired more than a century ago by the grandfather of Alexandre Thienpont, the estate’s current owner.

The vineyard

Covering a single 14-hectare plot, the Vieux Certan vineyard benefits from fertile soils and meticulous care, producing Pomerol wines renowned for their aromatic finesse and elegance.

The wine

La Gravette is the estate’s second wine.

Vinification and aging

Maceration lasts between 21 and 28 days. Vinification in wooden vats, with pump-overs. Aged for 18 months in barrels, 50% of which are new.

Blend

Merlot (100%).