Vieux Château Certan, La Gravette de Certan, 2016

Vieux Château Certan, La Gravette de Certan, 2016This second wine of the estate La Gravette de Certan is made subsequent to the blending tastings of Vieux Chteau Certan. Produced from young vines and a contrast to the First Wine, La Gravette de Certan is a wine with very fine precision that faithfully mirrors the pedigree of the vineyard. Although it has undeniable similarities to its superior, it offers a more accessible character in its youth. 2016 La Gravette de Certan has a deep garnet purple

tobacco and leather come through on the palate of this big-structured

supporting the even growth of the vines

The extreme care and attention during the fermentation and the selection of the barrels for the aging of the wine guaranteed the production of a wine of uncontestable potential

and intense aromas

Medium to full-bodied

game – both feather and fur

Palo Cortado is a sherry that is initially aged under flor to become a Fino or Amontillado

the mouths are big

most unpretentious part of the village

we find in this fine vintage the expression of the great terroir of Grand-Puy-Lacoste which underlines all its richness

This additional ageing produces a Fino of atypical character

reducing temperatures and allowing aromas