Certan de May 2021

Certan de May 2021

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  • Jane Anson rating 93
  • Robert Parker rating 92
  • The Wine Independent rating 90
  • Vinous rating 89
  • Jancis Robinson rating 16.5
Certan de May 2021
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HED95725

75 cl

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£100.00
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Situated on the Pomerol plateau, between Vieux-Chateaux Certan and Pétrus, Château Certan de May is a 5-hectare property currently managed by legendary winemaker Jean-Luc Barreau. The vineyard is planted to Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, which grow on a combination of clay and gravel soils. Since the 2013 vintage, Certan de May has been crafted under the expertise of renowned consultant Jean-Claude Berrouet, long-time winemaker at Petrus. Significant investment in the estate has started to reflect in the wine’s character. The blend consists of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
93 Jane Anson
A touch of austerity evident now tasting in bottle, suggesting that there is a bigger tannic structure here than in many Pomerol 2021s, and this has a restrained but enjoyable sense of concentration to the red and blue fruits,with bitter chocolate and smoked fennel on the finish. Acidity still shows the fingerprint of the vintage balanced by slate texture and an extended finish with a jucy, well finessed sign off. Harvest September 27 to October 11. Clay gravel soils.Jane Anson26th March 2024
92 Robert Parker
The 2021 Certan de May has also turned out nicely in bottle, bursting with attractive aromas of dark berries, cassis, licorice and fruitcake, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and dynamic palate with good depth of fruit, supple tannins and impressive length on the finish. As readers may remember, this Merlot-dominant blend incorporates fully 37% Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, a figure that reflects the vintage (which favored these varieties) as well as a tendency to replant with Cabernet rather than Merlot over the last decade. - William Kelley
90 The Wine Independent
A blend of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2021 Certan de May has a medium to deep garnet-purple color. It starts off a little closed, unfurling to reveal notes of warm plums, juicy blackberries, and tar, plus touches of cardamom and crushed rocks. The medium-bodied palate offers tight-knit restraint, with fine-grained tannins and a fragrant earth-laced finish.Lisa Perrotti-Brown23rd April 2024
89 Vinous
The 2021 Certan de May turned out well, relative to how it showed en primeur. It remains a pretty hearty Pomerol, but élevage has smoothed some of the contours. Black cherry, cloves, leather, incense and tobacco are nicely amplified. Firm, chunky tannins wrap it all together.Antonio Galloni27th February 2024
16.5 Jancis Robinson
60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Cask sample.Serious and structured with plenty of firm but polished tannins. Floral nose, velvety texture and persistence on the finish. Well balanced. (JL)

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First Class Pomerol

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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