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FINE+RARE, Apr 2024

This opens with a ripe, sweet, intense nose, with a darker profile that speaks of the Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend. The palate is contrastingly red-fruited and fresh, vibrant and crunchy, with a mouth-watering mineral edge. The tannins are smooth and fine, with the acidity bright and tart, leading to a long finish. Blend: 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

Critic Scores

Critic scores
92
92/100

Average Score

95
94-95/100

James Suckling

89
88-90/100

William Kelley, Wine Advocate

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91 - 93+ points
Jeb Dunnuck
Score 91-93+/100 · Jeb Dunnuck, May 2024

Deep ruby/purple-hued, the 2023 Château Certan De May (65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon) has a darker, more floral, herbal character (no doubt due to the high Cabernet content) as well as beautiful aromatics of cassis, spring flowers, graphite, and chalky minerality. It's medium-bodied, has nicely integrated oak, the pure, juicy, elegant style of the vintage, and a great finish. A more inward, focused, serious 2023, I’s going to benefit from a touch of bottle age, although, like just about all the 2023s, it will still offer plenty of pleasure in its youth.

92 - 94 points
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Score 92-94/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, May 2024

Black raspberries, truffle, flowers, plums, and chocolate show easily in the nose. The wine is elegant, soft, refined, and silky on the palate, finishing with dark chocolate, ripe, black cherries, plums, and a touch of orange rind on the backend. The wine blends 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.

89 - 91 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent
Score 89-91/100 · Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent, May 2024

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.

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