Chateau Certan de May - Pomerol 2012

Chateau Certan de May - Pomerol 2012The origins of Chteau Certan de May date back to the very beginnings of Pomerol. The de May family, who settled in France from Scotland in the Middle Ages, were gifted the property by royal decree in the 16th century as a gesture of thanks for services rendered to the crown of France. The estate began producing wine in the 18th century and was managed by descendants of the de May de Certans until 1925, when it passed to the Barreau family. Situated on

pure and terroir transparent

The mouthfeel is complex

"The “Les Rugiens” is by all means close to being a Grand Cru considering the complexity and depth it displays

Fine and supple tannins

bright colour with purple highlights

"The Gevrey-Chambertin – “Justice” from Domaine Marc Roy is one of my favourite examples of a feminine Pinot Noir from Gevrey-Chambertin

The vintage makes little difference here – this plot is pretty much always like this – but it needs to be ripe

evoking aromas of white fruits

It is a superb value for this village wine

The 2023 Gevrey-Chambertin Champ clearly has more fruit intensity than the regular village cuvée

It matches perfectly with shellfish such as lobster and prawns

refined and elegant