Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Certan May
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot (70%), Cabernet Franc (25%), Cabernet Sauvignon (5%)
Method:
 
Hand-harvested, destemmed, fermented in temperature-controlled vats, malolactic conversion followed by aging in French oak barrels (partially new) for ~12–18 months.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Deep black cherry, plum and blackberry fruit with notes of cedar, tobacco, spice and dark chocolate. Silky texture, fine-grained tannins, balanced acidity and a long, spicy finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, ribeye steak, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean bulgogi, lamb rendang or dry-style Sichuan beef.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château Certan de May is a small historic Pomerol estate (≈5–5.5 ha) owned by the Barreau family; traditional Right Bank style with modern vinification input from noted consultants.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Notable scores for the 2018: James Suckling 96, Jeb Dunnuck 94, Wine Enthusiast 94, Wine Spectator 93, Decanter ~93, Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 91, Vinous (Neal Martin) 85–91 (various)