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Certan de May Half 2019

HED59213 37.5cl 14.5%
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Château Certan de May is a perfectly situated 5.5-hectare property in Pomerol, lying directly opposite Vieux Château Certan and close to some illustrious neighbours, such as Pétrus and Le Pin. The château’s latest release is the celebrated 2019 vintage, which consists of 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine reveals notes of black cherries, black currants, tobacco and black pepper, leading to a long, mineral finish. It is approachable now but will definitely benefit from a few more years in the cellar.
The 2019 Certan de May is a curious Pomerol. As I mentioned in my note from barrel, it has an open-knit nose of red berry fruit, touches of black tea, white pepper and damp earth. The palate is cohesive on the entry with light tannins, and a little more angular than its peers (especially juxtaposed against the Hosanna). It seems to be a little pinched and lacks the peacock’s tail that defines many 2019 Pomerols. It just leaves me wanting more.
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Chateau Certan de May

Situated on the prized central plateau of Pomerol, Château Certan de May is situated adjacent to two other world famous Right Bank properties - Vieux Château Certan and La Fleur-Pétrus. The vineyards are characterised by the mix of clay and gravel typical of the commune and the winemaking has a focus on concentration and power. Michel Rolland was consulting in the cellar until 2012 when Jean-Claude Berrouet took over.

The vineyard is planted with 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon with vines averaging around 50 years of age. Wines are fermented for between four and six weeks before around 18 months ageing in oak barrels, around 40% of which are new.

 

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