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La Gravette de Certan Pomerol 2017

$9499

La Gravette is the second wine of Vieux Château Certan, the Thienpont-family estate that ranks among Pomerol's small handful of true historic greats. It is drawn from the estate's younger vines (under 25 years old) and shaped to mirror the pedigree of the grand vin in a more open-knit, drink-soon register. The 2017 is 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, raised in 50% new barrels. The vintage gave Gravette a particularly floral, perfumed character — violets, menthol, blueberry preserves — with ripe, rounded tannins and an immediacy that makes it hard not to open. Will evolve for two decades.

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  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
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Antonio Galloni

92 points

"The 2017 La Gravette de Certan, made from the estate's young vines (under 25 years of age) is soft, open-knit and inviting. In this vintage, the Gravette is especially floral and perfumed, which gives it tons of immediacy and sheer appeal. Rose petal, sweet red berries, licorice and mint are all laced into the very pretty, nuanced finish. I would prefer to drink the 2017 over the next decade or so." —Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

92 points

"Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 La Gravette de Certan leaps from the glass with exuberant scents of blueberry preserves, blackberry compote and black cherries with hints of violets, menthol, chocolate box and aniseed. Medium-bodied, the palate has a generous amount of expressive blue and black fruit flavors, framed by ripe, rounded tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and fragrant." —Lisa Perrotti-Brown

Wine Spectator

89 points

"Gently mulled black cherry and plum fruit is infused with black tea and warm vanilla bean accents, melding nicely with the fruit on the finish. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon."

Wine Enthusiast

92 points

"The second wine of Vieux Château Certan, this is produced from young vines. Still with plenty of tannins, it has structure although the fruit is already beginning to shine through. It offers spice and good acidity, and is likely to be ready from 2022." —Roger Voss

More about La Gravette de Certan

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cabernet Franc , Merlot , Other Regional Grapes , Red Blend

  • Vintage

    2017

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

  • Style

    Earthy

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roast duck with figs, grilled lamb, beef tenderloin with truffle, or aged hard cheeses.

Tasting Profile

Medium-bodied and perfumed, with blueberry preserves, blackberry compote, black cherry, violets, menthol, chocolate, and aniseed; rounded tannins, long finish.

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