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.