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    Certan de May



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    Bordeaux 2 97 (JS)
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    £6,008.98
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    James Suckling (97)

    Château Certan de May Pomerol 1982: This is a reminder of how great 1982 is for Pomerol. People talk about Petrus or Le Pin as benchmarks for the year (I prefer Lafleur) but this wine from Certan de May is very, very impressive. It shows an amazing complexity and subtlety with wonderful aromas and flavors of flowers and berries. It's full body with refined tannis and clean finish. Decant and serve. 97 points
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    Bordeaux 3 97 (JS)
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    £435.60
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    James Suckling (97)

    Château Certan de May Pomerol 1982: This is a reminder of how great 1982 is for Pomerol. People talk about Petrus or Le Pin as benchmarks for the year (I prefer Lafleur) but this wine from Certan de May is very, very impressive. It shows an amazing complexity and subtlety with wonderful aromas and flavors of flowers and berries. It's full body with refined tannis and clean finish. Decant and serve. 97 points
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    Bordeaux 1 90 (VN (ST))
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    £1,532.98
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    Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90)

    Darker red, but not especially saturated. Deeper, riper aromas of plum and framboise, with smoky oak and mint notes adding complexity; showed a note of surmaturite that reminded me of a Bonneau Chateauneuf du Pape. Fairly strong on the attack, then the richest and sweetest of these three vintages by a wide margin. Concentrated and firmly structured. Finishes with dusty, tactile tannins and assertive flavors of kirsch, coffee and olive.
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    Bordeaux 1 95-100 (WS)
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    £1,836.07
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    Wine Spectator (95-100)

    Pure crushed grapes. Incredible nose. Full-bodied, with super concentration and ultraripe tannins. It lasts for minutes. Classy, but muscular. Certan de May is back with force. Score range: 95-100
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    Bordeaux 1 93 (WE)
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    £898.87
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    Wine Enthusiast (93)

    92—94 Barrel sample. Impressive, the tannins here, maybe too overwhelming. Look instead for the black plums, the spice and the structure. Needs to come into balance.
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    Bordeaux 1 89-92 (WS)
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    £493.24
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    Wine Spectator (89-92)

    This is very nicely done for the vintage, with plenty of floral, mineral and fresh dark fruit character. Medium-to-full body, fine tannins and a clean, focused finish. Very impressive for the vintage. Score range: 89-92
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    Bordeaux 1 93 (WE)
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    £993.67
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    Wine Enthusiast (93)

    92-94 Barrel sample. It may seem surprisingly light to begin with. But this wine has depth, richness, hinting at wood straining through the sweet fruit. It is firm, fresh, but properly tannic.
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    Bordeaux 1 91 (VN (NM))
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    £414.64
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    Vinous - Neal Martin (91)

    The 2011 Certan-de-May has a well-defined and fresh bouquet, quintessentially Pomerol with a touch of black truffle. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, well-judged acidity, good backbone with black pepper and cedar towards the slightly dry but still appealing finish. Fine. Tasted blind at the annual 10-Year-On tasting.
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    Bordeaux 1 93-95 (WE)
    Inc. VAT
    £854.47
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    Wine Enthusiast (93-95)

    Barrel sample. This is a very firm and concentrated wine with dark and smoky character. The palate is elegant and fine, but densely structured with dark tannins that give extra complexity.
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    Bordeaux 5 94+ (VN (AG))
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    £985.27
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    Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94+)

    The 2014 Certan de May offers terrific depth and intensity, although it is very much closed in on itself. Dark cherry, tobacco, cedar, mint, licorice and dried flowers gain volume over time. Deceptively medium in body, the 2014 has plenty of underlying tannin as well as enough acidity to drink well for a number of years.
    More Info
    Bordeaux 1 95+ (WA)
    Inc. VAT
    £730.84
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    Wine Advocate (95+)

    The 2015 Certan de May is composed of 80% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon and 16% Cabernet Franc, displaying a medium garnet-purple color and nose of warm red cherries, mulberries, crushed red and black plums and raspberry leaves with nuances of wild thyme, dried roses, cloves and eucalypt. Medium to full-bodied and boasting great harmony in the mouth, the palate delivers loads of red and black fruit layers interspersed with floral and herb accents and framed by a firm, ripe, fine-grained backbone, finishing with wonderful length and freshness.
    More Info
    Bordeaux 1 95 (VN (AG))
    Inc. VAT
    £414.02
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    Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)

    The 2016 Certan de May is a powerful, dense wine, just as it was en primeur. A blast of grilled herbs, leather, smoke, tobacco, licorice and dark-fleshed fruits makes a strong opening statement. Potent and strap in feel, Certan de May shows the more virile side of Pomerol. The profile is decidedly sepia-toned. Readers should plan on being patient with the 2016. It is a jewel of a wine that just needs bottle age to be at its best.
    More Info
    Bordeaux 10 93-95 (WA)
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    £667.24
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    Wine Advocate (93-95)

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    Bordeaux 20 94 (DC)
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    £652.84
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    Decanter (94)

    Ripe nose with some black truffle, dark chocolate and blackcurrant. On the palate this is juicy and succulent, a lighter fresher wine than the two before, cooling mint, minerality, bright strawberry and raspberry leaf. lifted still with concentration and pomerol power but also glossy with some confidence shining through. Nicely integrated tannins and long length.
    More Info
    Bordeaux 1 95-96 (JS)
    Inc. VAT
    £734.44
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    James Suckling (95-96)

    This very refined with polished, chewy tannins and black olives. Medium-to full-bodied, the tannins are chiseled and energetic. 65% cabernet sauvignon, 25% cabernet franc and 10% cabernet sauvignon.
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    Product Name Region Qty Score Price
    Bordeaux 2 97 (JS)
    In Bond
    £4,969.00
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    James Suckling (97)

    Château Certan de May Pomerol 1982: This is a reminder of how great 1982 is for Pomerol. People talk about Petrus or Le Pin as benchmarks for the year (I prefer Lafleur) but this wine from Certan de May is very, very impressive. It shows an amazing complexity and subtlety with wonderful aromas and flavors of flowers and berries. It's full body with refined tannis and clean finish. Decant and serve. 97 points
    More Info
    Bordeaux 3 97 (JS)
    Inc. VAT
    £435.60
    View

    James Suckling (97)

    Château Certan de May Pomerol 1982: This is a reminder of how great 1982 is for Pomerol. People talk about Petrus or Le Pin as benchmarks for the year (I prefer Lafleur) but this wine from Certan de May is very, very impressive. It shows an amazing complexity and subtlety with wonderful aromas and flavors of flowers and berries. It's full body with refined tannis and clean finish. Decant and serve. 97 points
    More Info
    Bordeaux 1 90 (VN (ST))
    In Bond
    £1,239.00
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    Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90)

    Darker red, but not especially saturated. Deeper, riper aromas of plum and framboise, with smoky oak and mint notes adding complexity; showed a note of surmaturite that reminded me of a Bonneau Chateauneuf du Pape. Fairly strong on the attack, then the richest and sweetest of these three vintages by a wide margin. Concentrated and firmly structured. Finishes with dusty, tactile tannins and assertive flavors of kirsch, coffee and olive.
    More Info
    Bordeaux 1 95-100 (WS)
    In Bond
    £1,498.00
    View

    Wine Spectator (95-100)

    Pure crushed grapes. Incredible nose. Full-bodied, with super concentration and ultraripe tannins. It lasts for minutes. Classy, but muscular. Certan de May is back with force. Score range: 95-100
    More Info
    Bordeaux 1 93 (WE)
    In Bond
    £717.00
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    Wine Enthusiast (93)

    92—94 Barrel sample. Impressive, the tannins here, maybe too overwhelming. Look instead for the black plums, the spice and the structure. Needs to come into balance.
    More Info
    Bordeaux 1 89-92 (WS)
    In Bond
    £395.00
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    Wine Spectator (89-92)

    This is very nicely done for the vintage, with plenty of floral, mineral and fresh dark fruit character. Medium-to-full body, fine tannins and a clean, focused finish. Very impressive for the vintage. Score range: 89-92
    More Info
    Bordeaux 1 93 (WE)
    In Bond
    £796.00
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    Wine Enthusiast (93)

    92-94 Barrel sample. It may seem surprisingly light to begin with. But this wine has depth, richness, hinting at wood straining through the sweet fruit. It is firm, fresh, but properly tannic.
    More Info
    Bordeaux 1 91 (VN (NM))
    In Bond
    £329.50
    View

    Vinous - Neal Martin (91)

    The 2011 Certan-de-May has a well-defined and fresh bouquet, quintessentially Pomerol with a touch of black truffle. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, well-judged acidity, good backbone with black pepper and cedar towards the slightly dry but still appealing finish. Fine. Tasted blind at the annual 10-Year-On tasting.
    More Info
    Bordeaux 1 93-95 (WE)
    In Bond
    £680.00
    View

    Wine Enthusiast (93-95)

    Barrel sample. This is a very firm and concentrated wine with dark and smoky character. The palate is elegant and fine, but densely structured with dark tannins that give extra complexity.
    More Info
    Bordeaux 5 94+ (VN (AG))
    In Bond
    £789.00
    View

    Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94+)

    The 2014 Certan de May offers terrific depth and intensity, although it is very much closed in on itself. Dark cherry, tobacco, cedar, mint, licorice and dried flowers gain volume over time. Deceptively medium in body, the 2014 has plenty of underlying tannin as well as enough acidity to drink well for a number of years.
    More Info
    Bordeaux 1 95+ (WA)
    In Bond
    £593.00
    View

    Wine Advocate (95+)

    The 2015 Certan de May is composed of 80% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon and 16% Cabernet Franc, displaying a medium garnet-purple color and nose of warm red cherries, mulberries, crushed red and black plums and raspberry leaves with nuances of wild thyme, dried roses, cloves and eucalypt. Medium to full-bodied and boasting great harmony in the mouth, the palate delivers loads of red and black fruit layers interspersed with floral and herb accents and framed by a firm, ripe, fine-grained backbone, finishing with wonderful length and freshness.
    More Info
    Bordeaux 1 95 (VN (AG))
    In Bond
    £337.00
    View

    Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)

    The 2016 Certan de May is a powerful, dense wine, just as it was en primeur. A blast of grilled herbs, leather, smoke, tobacco, licorice and dark-fleshed fruits makes a strong opening statement. Potent and strap in feel, Certan de May shows the more virile side of Pomerol. The profile is decidedly sepia-toned. Readers should plan on being patient with the 2016. It is a jewel of a wine that just needs bottle age to be at its best.
    More Info
    Bordeaux 10 93-95 (WA)
    In Bond
    £540.00
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    Wine Advocate (93-95)

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    Bordeaux 20 94 (DC)
    In Bond
    £528.00
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    Decanter (94)

    Ripe nose with some black truffle, dark chocolate and blackcurrant. On the palate this is juicy and succulent, a lighter fresher wine than the two before, cooling mint, minerality, bright strawberry and raspberry leaf. lifted still with concentration and pomerol power but also glossy with some confidence shining through. Nicely integrated tannins and long length.
    More Info
    Bordeaux 1 95-96 (JS)
    In Bond
    £596.00
    View

    James Suckling (95-96)

    This very refined with polished, chewy tannins and black olives. Medium-to full-bodied, the tannins are chiseled and energetic. 65% cabernet sauvignon, 25% cabernet franc and 10% cabernet sauvignon.
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