where the estate’s traditional winemaking—defined by high percentages of whole-cluster fermentation and aging in older
and the Essards—and vinified with a portion of whole clusters for added complexity and spice
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prioritizing low yields and pure terroir expression from this esteemed site
marked by moderate temperatures and ample moisture that allowed for slow
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