Vieux Château Certan
La Gravette de Certan Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend
Pomerol, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
Still one of the best second wines out there, this has more cab, both sauv (10% or so and is usually the only one to get it) and franc. Mostly mature and tertiary notes, some primary cherries and currants, coffee and toast accents. Should hold in this spot for a few years as it inches towards full maturity. Med+ nose and palate, tannin smooth are fine medium grain at this point, long persistent and elegant finish.
Still one of the best second wines out there, this has more cab, both sauv (10% or so and is usually the only one to get it) and franc. Mostly mature and tertiary notes, some primary cherries and currants, coffee and toast accents. Should hold in this spot for a few years as it inches towards full maturity. Med+ nose and palate, tannin smooth are fine medium grain at this point, long persistent and elegant finish.
Jan 2nd, 2023
Popped and poured; no formal notes. The 2010 “La Gravette de Certan” pours a deep ruby, almost purple color with some fine sediment. Gorgeous aromas of ripe brambles, plums, purple flowers, cocoa, graphite minerals and baking spices. That palate is treated to a luxurious silken blanket of flavor with ample fruit that is deftly balanced by minerals, earth and a gentle kiss of spices. The structure, which is wonderfully integrated, props everything up. The finish is long and effortlessly charming. This is classic Pomerol. Even though this is the second wine of VCC, it’s treated like (and drinks like) it’s one of the great wines of the appellation. Everyone who shared this bottle tonight was completely smitten. Drinking so well now and should continue to do so for at least another 5-10 years…but no reason to wait.
Popped and poured; no formal notes. The 2010 “La Gravette de Certan” pours a deep ruby, almost purple color with some fine sediment. Gorgeous aromas of ripe brambles, plums, purple flowers, cocoa, graphite minerals and baking spices. That palate is treated to a luxurious silken blanket of flavor with ample fruit that is deftly balanced by minerals, earth and a gentle kiss of spices. The structure, which is wonderfully integrated, props everything up. The finish is long and effortlessly charming. This is classic Pomerol. Even though this is the second wine of VCC, it’s treated like (and drinks like) it’s one of the great wines of the appellation. Everyone who shared this bottle tonight was completely smitten. Drinking so well now and should continue to do so for at least another 5-10 years…but no reason to wait.
May 28th, 2022
One of the best value 2nd wines in Bordeaux?
One of the best value 2nd wines in Bordeaux?
Mar 31st, 2021
This is really lovely. Classic VCC violets on the nose. Light plum, really aromatic. Beautifully smith and balanced. Does the big wine proud!
This is really lovely. Classic VCC violets on the nose. Light plum, really aromatic. Beautifully smith and balanced. Does the big wine proud!
1 person found it helpfulDec 23rd, 20142010...even with their second wine, the balance is awesome, it's a full and rich with killer aromatics. Silky, earthy and long...
2010...even with their second wine, the balance is awesome, it's a full and rich with killer aromatics. Silky, earthy and long...
Dec 24th, 2016
Extremely aromatic with tons of flesh and grip. The Cabernet Franc was kind of taking over, but I'm ok with that. Violets, toast, and a great finish.
Extremely aromatic with tons of flesh and grip. The Cabernet Franc was kind of taking over, but I'm ok with that. Violets, toast, and a great finish.
Aug 28th, 2015
Violet flowers and dark chocolate caramel on the nose. Dry dark chocolatity/dark fruit tannins, black tea, chalky medicine, medium vanilla barrel toast and still a bit astringent. Needs another 8-10 years in the bottle. My rating jumps another 3-5 points in another 8-10 years. #velvety #potential
Violet flowers and dark chocolate caramel on the nose. Dry dark chocolatity/dark fruit tannins, black tea, chalky medicine, medium vanilla barrel toast and still a bit astringent. Needs another 8-10 years in the bottle. My rating jumps another 3-5 points in another 8-10 years. #velvety #potential
Aug 9th, 2015
Big boy. Dry little tan need more aging
Big boy. Dry little tan need more aging
Mar 13th, 2015