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    Certan de May



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    Product Name Region Qty Score Price
    Bordeaux 1 88+ (VN (ST))
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    £2,125.27
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    Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (88+)

    Medium color, hint of development. Smoke, toffee, coffee and a charred-barrel nuance on the nose. Supple but restrained on the palate, with good but not outstanding concentration and intensity of flavor. There's an edge of austerity and a firmness on the finish that promise a graceful evolution. Still, we expected more richness.
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    Bordeaux 1 90 (VN (ST))
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    £1,715.38
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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 89-92 (WS)
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    £594.04
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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 5 94+ (VN (AG))
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    £906.07
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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.
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    Bordeaux 1 95 (VN (AG))
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    £499.22
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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.
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    Bordeaux 1 95 (VN (AG))
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    £1,498.87
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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.
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    Bordeaux 1 92 (VN (AG))
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    £801.64
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    Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)

    The 2017 Certan de May is a powerful, dense wine. Graphite, smoke, grilled herbs and dark red and purplish fruit confer a real sense of gravitas that also comes through in the wine's unctuous fruit and overall richness. The 2017 packs a serious punch, that is for sure. Although not the last word in finesse, Certan de May offers plenty of richness and body. It is one of the bigger Pomerols of the year. I would give the 2017 a few years in bottle to allow the tannins to soften.
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    Bordeaux 6 93-95 (WA)
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    £196.40
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    Wine Advocate (93-95)

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    Bordeaux 8 93-95 (WA)
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    £691.24
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    Bordeaux 2 94 (DC)
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    £826.84
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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.
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    Bordeaux 10 94 (DC)
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    £799.24
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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
    £729.64
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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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    Bordeaux 10 90-92 (VN (NM))
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    £699.29
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    Vinous - Neal Martin (90-92)

    The 2021 Certan de May was picked from September 27 to October 11. There is a touch of herbaceousness on the nose here, a leitmotif of recent vintages that has left me perplexed in warmer growing seasons, though it’s more understandable in this vintage. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and modest depth; no greenness here, but there is a welcome touch of pepper toward the finish. This is an improvement for a Pomerol that can hit the ball out of the park if so inclined.
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    Product Name Region Qty Score Price
    Bordeaux 1 88+ (VN (ST))
    In Bond
    £1,739.00
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    Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (88+)

    Medium color, hint of development. Smoke, toffee, coffee and a charred-barrel nuance on the nose. Supple but restrained on the palate, with good but not outstanding concentration and intensity of flavor. There's an edge of austerity and a firmness on the finish that promise a graceful evolution. Still, we expected more richness.
    More Info
    Bordeaux 1 90 (VN (ST))
    In Bond
    £1,391.00
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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 89-92 (WS)
    In Bond
    £479.00
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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 5 94+ (VN (AG))
    In Bond
    £723.00
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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 (VN (AG))
    In Bond
    £408.00
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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 1 95 (VN (AG))
    In Bond
    £1,217.00
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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 1 92 (VN (AG))
    In Bond
    £652.00
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    Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)

    The 2017 Certan de May is a powerful, dense wine. Graphite, smoke, grilled herbs and dark red and purplish fruit confer a real sense of gravitas that also comes through in the wine's unctuous fruit and overall richness. The 2017 packs a serious punch, that is for sure. Although not the last word in finesse, Certan de May offers plenty of richness and body. It is one of the bigger Pomerols of the year. I would give the 2017 a few years in bottle to allow the tannins to soften.
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    Bordeaux 6 93-95 (WA)
    In Bond
    £161.00
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    Wine Advocate (93-95)

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    Bordeaux 8 93-95 (WA)
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    £560.00
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    Wine Advocate (93-95)

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    Bordeaux 2 94 (DC)
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    £673.00
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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 10 94 (DC)
    In Bond
    £650.00
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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
    £592.00
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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.
    More Info
    Bordeaux 10 90-92 (VN (NM))
    In Bond
    £563.50
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    Vinous - Neal Martin (90-92)

    The 2021 Certan de May was picked from September 27 to October 11. There is a touch of herbaceousness on the nose here, a leitmotif of recent vintages that has left me perplexed in warmer growing seasons, though it’s more understandable in this vintage. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and modest depth; no greenness here, but there is a welcome touch of pepper toward the finish. This is an improvement for a Pomerol that can hit the ball out of the park if so inclined.
    More Info
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