La Gravette de Certan faithfully mirrors the pedigree of its grand vin
are identical to what you find across the Champagne border
maintaining tension and architectural precision despite the warmth of the growing season
The estate's vineyards occupy the calcareous clay soils of the Estoril coast
where thin soils over fractured bedrock shape the wine’s structure and savory depth
2017 La Gravette de Certan, Pomerol Price_3575 La Gravette de Certan faithfullyThe 2017 La Gravette de Certan, the distinguished second wine of Vieux Chteau Certan, is a refined blend primarily of Merlot and Cabernet Franc from the esteemed Pomerol appellation. Its unique terroir on the Pomerol plateau features a distinctive mix of gravel, clay, and sand, enriched by the "crasse de fer" (iron oxide), contributing to the wine's inherent complexity and structure. The 2017 vintage, characterized by a warm and dry summer after