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Chateau Certan de May Bottle

Chateau Certan de May2012

Chateau Certan de MayPomerol, France

Château Certan de May is a classic, Merlot‑dominant Pomerol from a small single-block vineyard on the appellation’s priz…Learn More »

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2012 Retail Average

92

/100

2012 Pro Rating

Chateau Certan de May 2012 Vintage Overview

2012 OVERVIEW

Depth comes first in Chateau Certan de May 2012, with brooding dark plum and black cherry layered over mocha, walnut and earthy undergrowth, all wrapped in fine yet firm tannins that give the wine a confident, serious frame. Smoky, gently toasty notes and a touch of spice linger on a long, savory finish, making this a Pomerol that feels both sensual and structured. It’s a vintage that shows real substance without losing its elegance.

Drinking Window
2018 2032
Pairings

Roast duck with cherry sauce; Herb-crusted lamb rack; Wild mushroom risotto

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Chateau Certan de May · Knowledge Base

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Wine Profile
RedBordeaux Red Blends

About Chateau Certan de May

Château Certan de May is a classic, Merlot‑dominant Pomerol from a small single-block vineyard on the appellation’s prized central clay-and-gravel plateau, lying just a stone’s throw from Petrus and Vieux Château Certan. Typically blending around 70% Merlot with Cabernet Franc and a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon, it produces rich yet refined wines marked by dark berry and plum fruit, floral notes, truffle-tinged complexity and a supple, velvety texture that reflects its old vines and blue-chip terroir.