where the estate’s traditional winemaking—defined by high percentages of whole-cluster fermentation and aging in older
marked by moderate temperatures and ample moisture that allowed for slow
2023 leans into ripeness
This bottle is built for the cellar but maintains enough focus and depth to be enjoyed now by those who appreciate a precise
prioritizing low yields and pure terroir expression from this esteemed site
2017 La Gravette de Certan, Pomerol Producer_Domaine Forey Pere & Fils where the estate’s traditional winemaking—definedLa Gravette de Certan is the second wine of Vieux Chteau Certan, a historic estate in the Pomerol appellation owned by the Thienpont family since 1924. This wine is made from the property's younger vines, which are situated on a plateau of gravel, clay, and iron rich soils, and is produced as a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. In the glass, it shows expressive notes of dark berry preserves, violets, and a touch of savory spice, framed by a