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Score 17.5/20 · Drink 1989-2011, Jancis Robinson MW, Jun 2009

Nearing the end of its active life but this is one of the best 1981s I have tasted from anywhere, still vibrant in 2009.  Fully developed ruby and only medium bodied but with lovely elegance and harmony. Lighter than the Pomerol norm with some dustiness but no shortage of fruit. (JR)

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Critic scores
89
89/100

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89
89/100

Robert Parker

18
18/20

Jancis Robinson MW

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89 points
Robert Parker
Score 89/100 · Drink 2003-2013, Robert Parker, Jan 2003

Still dense ruby with some purple nuances, this large-boned Certan de May seems almost atypical for the vintage, which produced such elegant, lighter weight wines. Notes of licorice, dried herbs, red and black fruits, and spice are presently followed by a medium-bodied, relatively vigorous palate with a lot of depth and intensity. Drink it over the next 10 years. Anticipated maturity: Now-2013. Last tasted, 5/02.

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Certan de May
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Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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