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Certan de May 2014

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > Pomerol
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyMerlot/Cabernet Franc

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Tasting Notes

So much blackberry, stone, dried-mushroom and wet-earth character on then nose. Yet it’s a wine that remains clear and focused. Medium-to full-bodied, linear and tannic. A serious wine. Best in years from here. Better in 2022.

95
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, February 2017

Tasted blind. Rich, sweet, opulent but not one of the freshest. Slightly hot finish. Second bottle was more appealing. Clean. But not a standout.
Drink 2023-2035

16.5
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, February 2018

Falling under the Moueix umbrella and based on 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2015 Certan de May comes from a top terroir situation between La Fleur Petrus, Petrus, and Vieux Château Certan, certainly good neighbors to have. It’s a beauty offering medium to full-bodied terrific notes of black cherries, underbrush, spice and dried earth. With fine tannin, nicely integrated acidity, loads of character, and moderate tannin, it’s unquestionably an outstanding wine to drink over the coming two decades. 2018 - 2038

90
Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com, November 2017

Shows a perfumy profile, with rooibos tea, blood orange and warm raspberry coulis notes leading the way. The structure marries a silky and fine-grained wood feel, letting the fruit smolder through the finish.

91/94
James Molesworth, WineSpectator.com, February 2017

The oak is more prominent here than on many of the J-P Moueix wines, but should integrate with time. Firm and serious on the palate, with plenty of supporting acidity, this has notes of plum and dried herbs and a thick core of tannins.

92
Tim Atkin MW, timatkin.com, April 2015
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This is very long with chewy tannins and lots of fruit. Full and juicy with a wonderful length. Lasts a long time. Best in years from here.

93/94
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2015

Dark blackish crimson. Heady, classic friendly Pomerol. Already relatively open on the nose. Mulberries and roundness. Light to medium weight. Not the most ambitious but a friendly beacon for traditionalists. A slightly bitter note on the end.
Drink 2022-2035

16.5
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, April 2015
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