Château Certan De May, Pomerol, 2023

Name: Château Certan De May, Pomerol
Brand: Château Certan de May
Price: 430 GBP

Available Vintages

all 2001 2017 2018 2020 2021 2023 2024

critic reviews

89-91/100Lisa Perrotti-Brown,The Wine Independent

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2023 Certan de May comes bounding out with exuberant notes of crushed blackberries, juicy black cherries, and menthol leading to wafts of lavender and rosemary. The medium-bodied palate is refreshing and plush, with juicy black berry flavors and a floral lift on the finish. The blend is 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.

DRINKING WINDOW 2027 - 2037

date of review 05/2024

93/100Jane Anson,Inside Bordeaux

Medium to full intensity in the colour, fragrant spices of grilled cumin and turmeric, with sage alongside cassis and bilberry fruit, overall dark and concentrated in feel, with crushed mint leaf. Enjoyables. 5.5ha estate, harvest September 13 to 26.

DRINKING WINDOW 2027 - 2038

date of review 05/2024

88-90/100Neal Martin,Vinous

The 2023 Certan de May was picked from September 13 to 26. As usual at this early stage, the aromatics are not convincing, and there is a shortfall in fruit concentration and complexity (especially following the 2023 Latour à Pomerol). The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins and notes of blackcurrant pastille mixed with brown spices, though it seems to taper away toward the finish. This is not bad by any means, but it seems to lack a bit of ambition given its propitious terroir.

DRINKING WINDOW 2027 - 2040

date of review 04/2024

88-90/100William Kelley,Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Aromas of dark berries, minty cherries, chocolate and creamy new oak introduce the 2023 Certan de May, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy palate that's a touch varietal and ephemeral, concluding with a fleeting, vanillin-inflected finish.

date of review 04/2024