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Certan de May

Unique to right bank Bordeaux with its vineyard being made up of only one block, Certan de May stands proudly just as so. This Château, originally owned by the Demay family, has been in wine production since the late 1700’s. This Merlot dominated vineyard is home to deep clay and gravel soils, as well as vines that date back to the 1950s. This Château gives the Right Bank lover what they are looking for with lush fruit, and a smooth as silk finish.

1982
Out of Stock
3L
WS93
WA93
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Tasting Notes

WS93
Rather closed. Very dark ruby color, with a slight amber edge. Intense blackberry, earth and chocolate aromas. Full-bodied and chewy, with lots of berry and dark chocolate flavors. Full and velvety yet slightly hard, astringent tannins. Still needs time.--1982 Bordeaux horizontal.
WA93
I have been drinking this wine out of half bottle, and this was the first regular bottle I have had over recent years. While this Pomerol is loaded, it remains extremely backward - hence the lower score. I would not touch a bottle for another 5-8 years. The half bottles are tasting at least 4 to 5 points better, and are obviously much more evolved. The full bottle exhibited a dense plum/purple color along with notes of cedar, forest floor, sweet jammy plums, black currants, licorice, and tobacco leaf. Full-bodied and powerful with high tannins as well as a rustic, massive mouthfeel and finish, it should be fully mature by 2015, and keep until 2030+. Rating: 93+

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