2020 La Gravette de Certan
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The 2020 La Gravette de Certan has a lot of oak on the nose that occludes the fruit, coming through in the form of mocha and espresso notes. It's quite Rhône-like in style, with maybe a touch of Brett? The palate is medium-bodied with rustic tannins and fine acidity, although I discern a slight bitterness on the finish that will probably disappear with bottle age. It's a bit hard at the moment, even though this is a Deuxième Vin, so give it two or three years. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.
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Jeb Dunnuck
James Suckling
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Tasted blind. Black core. Really sweet-fruited aroma with vanilla sweetness and a touch of leafy freshness. Less sweet on the palate but relatively oaky and charry, the tannins dense but tapering to more finesse on the finish. Fresh aftertaste. (JH)
The 2020 La Gravette de Certan has a lot of oak on the nose that occludes the fruit, coming through in the form of mocha and espresso notes. It's quite Rhône-like in style, with maybe a touch of Brett? The palate is medium-bodied with rustic tannins and fine acidity, although I discern a slight bitterness on the finish that will probably disappear with bottle age. It's a bit hard at the moment, even though this is a Deuxième Vin , so give it two or three years. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.
The 2020 La Gravette de Certan is broad and demonstrative, bursting with aromas of cherries, dark berries, licorice, cedar and dried herbs. Medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy, it's a layered, textural Gravette, with ripe tannins, lively acids and an expansive finish.
About the producer
The original Château at Vieux Château Certan dates back to around 1770 but the modern history of the estate begins in 1924 - the year that Belgian wine merchant Georges Thienpont purchased the property.