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2020 Château Certan de May

Sale price $135.00 | In Stock Ships from our French cellar (Delivery in 4-10 days) | Lay Down

Deep and expressive, the 2020 vintage delivers blackcurrant, violet, truffle, and crushed stone in a seamless, concentrated profile. The texture is rich and silky, with tension and drive that give the wine real dimension. A serious, cellar-worthy Pomerol that shows both grace and gravitas.


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Cellared at 55°F & 70% Humidity

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97

Lots of violets and flowers with hints of smoke and spice. Then dried flowers. Full and broad with tannins that flow across the palate. Chiselled. The real deal here for Pomerol. 65% merlot, 25% cabernet franc and 10% cabernet sauvignon. Give this four to five years.

James Suckling
94

Ripe fruit aromas alongside vanilla and cinnamon, dark and brooding with soft floral flecks. A little more serious than I was expecting, this is taught and focused, direct, streamlined - it feels little tight and withholding some of its joy right now. Clearly powerful and potent, a core of ripe fruit but the salinity is showing through with wet stone, graphite, pencil lead touches alongside cool minty blueberries. Feels as If it hasn't quite hit its stride, but it's sleek with a lovely tannic impression. A bit of heat comes across in fig elements, with some cedar and cinnamon and liquorice spicing, but it works well with the vintage, taking what was given and presenting a fuller, bolder style. Will take time to come around but will be lovely when it does. They haven't tried too hard here and I love the focus and purity you get on the mid-palate.

Decanter
93

This has some lovely fruit -- and with good definition, too (not easy in this vintage) -- with plum, cassis and blackberry notes that sail through prettily, laced with black tea, incense and anise. Ends with a subtle smoldering alder accent. A lovely wine that avoids the vintage's pratfalls. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2025 through 2036. 1,550 cases made, 75 cases imported.

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2020 Château Certan de May
2020 Château Certan de May Sale price $135.00 | In Stock Ships from our French cellar (Delivery in 4-10 days) | Lay Down

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The Estate

Château Certan de May, established in the 17th century, is one of the historic estates of Pomerol. Owned by the Barreau family for generations, the estate is known for its small-scale, artisanal approach to winemaking. Combining centuries of tradition with careful attention to detail, Château Certan de May consistently produces wines celebrated for their balance, elegance, and aging potential.

2017 Château Certan de May 2017
2017
2017

Elegant & Fresh Pomerol

A cooler and wetter 2017 vintage resulted in fresher, aromatic wines with moderate alcohol. Certan de May’s Pomerol terroir provided balance and lifted fruit, creating an elegant and refined expression.

2018 Château Certan de May 2018
2018
2018

Bold & Powerful Pomerol

A warm 2018 vintage produced ripe, concentrated wines with natural acidity. Certan de May’s clay soils contributed richness and complexity to this expressive Pomerol.

2019 Château Certan de May 2019
2019
2019

Polished & Harmonious Pomerol

The 2019 vintage in Bordeaux was near perfect, with warm, sunny conditions and cool nights ensuring ripe fruit with excellent balance and structure. Château Certan de May, situated on Pomerol’s famous clay and gravel soils, produced a wine of remarkable complexity and elegance. This vintage combines richness and freshness, offering both early appeal and significant aging potential.

2020 Château Certan de May 2020
2020
2020

Luxurious & Refined Pomerol

A warm 2020 vintage produced concentrated, ripe fruit while preserving freshness. Certan de May’s clay soils enhanced the wine’s depth, structure, and aromatic complexity.

2021 Château Certan de May 2021
2021
2021

Fresh & Approachable Pomerol

A cooler and wetter 2021 vintage brought lighter, fresh wines with aromatic precision. Certan de May’s terroir added finesse and lifted aromatics to this charming Pomerol.

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