2016 Château La Gravette de Certan, Pomerol

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2016 Château La Gravette de Certan, Pomerol*The cork is slightly depressed. Vieux Chteau Certan is one of the oldest estates in Pomerol, dating back to the 1700's when it was founded by Jean Demay de Certan. Historically the wines were sold under the name of Sertan, and for many years enjoyed a reputation as one of the top estates in Pomerol. In 1924 Georges Thienpont bought the historic property and today it is still in the family's hands, run by Alexandre Thienpont, Georges' grandson. It is

This estate is somewhat unusual in that it has 135 acres of contiguous parcels in the famous La Crau sector of Chateauneuf du Pape

The fruit is fully de-stemmed and is kept on skins for 10-12 hours

taking over the house in 1971

This wine is a deep ruby red with violet-purple reflection

Their gift is an “irregular” Barolo

Indie is aged for 22 months in used 500L French oak barrels

Using Yamadanishiki rice polished to 35% rice polishing ratio

lack of rainfall and a dry shallow soil allow for minimal human interference to the natural growth cycle of the vines

and spearmint

The Volpaia estate today includes over 100 acres of vineyard in the Volpaia commune

glittering pearl beads

this may be the happiest wine you’ve ever tasted