FranceBordeauxCertan De MayCertan De May
A good nose which shows breadth and dark fruit with a touch of minerality. Chewy and substantial on the palate, and quite complex. Good. FINE+RAREFINE+RARE Score: 17/20
Tasted blind. Sweet and round with very flattering gentle ripe fruit character. This is Pomerol at its most flattering. Really rather gorgeous and a great shame to have to spit this out. Neat, dry finish. No exaggeration; everything in its right place. Rather discreet. Jan 2016, jancisrobinson.com, Drink: 2020-2034
An attractive sample with lovely floral and berry character. Citrus acidity. Medium-to-full body. The wine builds on the palate with very polished tannins. Delicately fruity with pretty depth. James Suckling, jamessuckling.com
A good nose which shows breadth and dark fruit with a touch of minerality. Chewy and substantial on the palate, and quite complex. Good. FINE+RARE
From proprietress Odette Barrau-Badar, this vineyard, which is fabulously located just adjacent to Vieux Chateau Certan, Petrus and La Fleur Petrus, has produced a 2012 with a dark plum/purple color. There is often considerable Cabernet Franc in this blend, and I think that comes through in this wine with its notes of forest floor, earth and spice. It is fragrant, medium to full-bodied, rich and savory. This is another meaty, concentrated, very successful 2012 Pomerol It should drink well for 20 or more years. Apr 2015, www.robertparker.com
Bordeaux / France