Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Certan May |
Label Name: | Pomerol |
Vintage: | 2016 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Pomerol, Bordeaux (Right Bank) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Merlot 65%, Cabernet Franc 31%, Cabernet Sauvignon 4% |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 98; Decanter 96; Vinous 95; Wine Advocate 94+; Wine Spectator 92
Tasting Note
Plush black-plum and black-cherry core with notes of truffle, violet, tobacco and slate; fine-grained, velvety tannins, bright freshness and a long mineral-edged finish.
Food Pairing
Roast or grilled red meats (beef, lamb), mushroom or truffle dishes, aged cheeses (Comté, Manchego); Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi, soy-glazed short ribs.
Production Method
Hand-harvested; temperature-controlled fermentation; traditional élevage in French oak for ~18 months (approx. 30% new oak); sustainable Viticulture (Terra Vitis).
Vineyard Info
Small (≈5 ha) Merlot-dominant Pomerol estate owned by the Barreau-Badar family, managed by Jean-Luc Barreau; long history in Pomerol and Terra Vitis certified.