Certan May Pomerol 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Certan May
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 80%, Cabernet Franc 16%, Cabernet Sauvignon 4%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 95+ (2018); James Suckling 97 (2018); Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 94 (2018); Decanter 94; Wine Enthusiast 94

Tasting Note
Ripe black cherry, plum and mulberry with lavender, dried thyme, clove and eucalyptus. Medium–full bodied, firm ripe tannins, lively acidity and a long, linear finish showing floral lift, spice and cassis.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, grilled ribeye, duck confit, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), beef rendang, shiitake/mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification: destemmed grapes, fermentation in vats, matured 12–14 months in French oak barrels (approx. 60–80% new).

Vineyard Info
Historic Pomerol estate near Vieux Château Certan; once held by the De May family, now run by the Barreau-Badar/associated management and small-production, high-quality Right Bank specialist.