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Certan de May

Region	Bordeaux
Appellation	Pomerol
Category	Red Wine
Classification	N/A

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Cat	Appellation	Year	Producer, Wine	Size	C(s)	HKD/Cs	Score	Critic
	Pomerol	2018	Chateau Certan de May , Certan de May	BT	4	HK$1,100.00	96	JS	Order
	Pomerol	2018	Chateau Certan de May , Certan de May	BT6	1	HK$6,270.00	96	JS	Order
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Tasting Notes

Very classic style of Pomerol with black olives, blackberries and spices on the nose that follow through to a full body with layers of ultra fine tannins and a long, long finish. What a beautifully crafted red. Try after 2025.

Score: 96 James Suckling (JS), JamesSuckling.com, March 2021

The 2018 Certan de May is a potent, brooding wine. Elevated ripeness and big tannins are two of the signatures in this decidedly ample, potent Pomerol. It will be interesting to see where élevage takes the 2018. Today, my impression is that Certan de May is one of the more pushed Pomerols of the vintage. Time will tell.

Score: 90-93 Antonio Galloni (AG), Vinous Media (VM), April 2019

The 2018 Certan de May is composed of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, it sings of red cherry compote, redcurrant jelly and black raspberries with nuances of potpourri, fallen leaves, tapenade and cinnamon toast plus a waft of cigar box. The palate is medium to full-bodied with a wonderfully plush texture and seamless freshness supporting the generous fruit, finishing long with a spicy kick.

Score: 93-95 Lisa Perrotti-Brown (LPB), The Wine Advocate (WA), April 2019

Richly aromatic on the nose, with touches of fig and raspberry alongside touches of Cabernet stem. Certainly needs a lot of time and remains pretty fierce and austere right now, but this has huge potential. A blend of 60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Drinking Window 2026 - 2042

Score: 93 Jane Anson (JA), Decanter (DEC), November 2020

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