La Gravette de Certan, Pomerol, 2022

Name: La Gravette de Certan, Pomerol
Brand: Vieux Château Certan
Price: 270 GBP

Available Vintages

all 2017 2019 2022

critic reviews

92/100William Kelley,Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Representing one-third of the estate's production, produced entirely from younger-vine Merlot, the 2022 La Gravette de Certan offers up rich aromas of blueberries, licorice, cigar ash and toasty oak. Full-bodied, ample and fleshy, it's supple and voluptuous, with a sweet core of fruit and a giving, polished profile.

DRINKING WINDOW 2025 - 2042

date of review 03/2025

92/100Neal Martin,The Wine Independent

The 2022 La Gravette de Certan is 100% Merlot from three main blocks (including one in front of Le Pin), mainly sourced from younger vines that will eventually enter into VCC. Matured in 50% new oak, it has an open bouquet with blackberry, briar and light mint aromas. The medium-bodied palate is fresh, vibrant and quite saline with pliant tannins and an elegant, refined finish. This is just a lovely wine.

DRINKING WINDOW 2026 - 2036

date of review 02/2025

92/100Antonio Galloni,Vinous

The 2022 La Gravette de Certan, 100% Merlot, is quite the powerhouse. Almost shockingly ripe and intense by the estate's standards, La Gravette is not exactly subtle. It does offer tons of immediacy. Gravette is mostly young vines planted in 2010, with one parcel that touches Lafleur and the other next to Le Pin, plus about 4% of press fractions. Succulent dark cherry/plum fruit, new leather, licorice, spice and new leather are all dialed up to the maximum. La Gravette is a bit over the top in 2022, but who cares?

DRINKING WINDOW 2027 - 2037

date of review 01/2025