La Gravette de Certan Pomerol 2017 Wine Bar | Sparkling & Cider and tradition shape the distinct

and tradition shape the distinct expressions of each

Georges Descombes works alongside the Gang of Four crowd around Marcel Lapierre

Initially matured in American white oak ex-Bourbon casks

Same uncompromising approach as the Barolos: no French oak barrels or roto-fermenters

La Gravette de Certan Pomerol 2017 Wine Bar | Sparkling & Cider and tradition shape the distinctLa Gravette is the second wine of Vieux Chteau 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,