Château Certan de May, a French Bordeaux wine, has a deep dark ruby red color. In the bouquet, fruity aromas of blackberries, black currants, cherries and plums merge with almost sweet nuances of mocha and the spicy scent of tobacco and oak. In the mouth full and powerful, rich and due to the relatively subdued tannin structure, exceptionally soft and round. The wine has a harmonious finish with concentrated black currant fruit and a touch of earthy minerality.
Château Certan de May is considered one of the leading producers in Pomerol and is highly regarded by wine enthusiasts and collectors around the world. The wines embody the distinctive style and character of the Pomerol appellation, and are renowned for their ability to mature and develop complexity over time.
Delicious red wine with beef dishes, minced veal with mushrooms or lamb.
Château Certan de May is a delicious French Bordeaux wine from Château Certan de May from France. This wine is made from Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes.
Recommended serving temperature between 16 ° C and 18 ° C.
The origins of Château Certan de May go back to the very beginning of Pomerol. The de May family, who settled in France from Scotland in the Middle Ages, were given the estate by royal decree in the 16th century as a gesture of thanks for the services rendered to the crown of France. The estate started producing wine in the 18th century and was managed by descendants of the May de Certans until 1925 when it passed to the Barreau family.
Located on the esteemed central plateau of Pomerol, surrounded by illustrious neighbors such as Vieux Château Certan and La Fleur-Pétrus, Château Certan de May has long been considered one of the most beautiful estates in the appellation.
Appellation Contrôlée France | AOC Pomerol |
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Product | Château Certan de May |
Country | France |
Producer - Brand | Château Certan de May |
Type of wine | Red |
Region | Bordeaux |
Grape variety | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
Price per bottle | €184.95 |
Vintage | Mail: info@le-connaisseur.nl |