Ch. Certan de May Pomerol France 2014
Chateau Certan de May (this property's full name is Certan de May de Certan) is situated in the middle of the so-called "Le Plateau Argileux", a 900 m wide and circle-shaped high-plateau with large content of clay and iron oxide in the subsoil, right next to Vieux Chateau Certan, Hosanna and Petrus a bit away down the road. This is the best part of Pomerol and here you find all the best vineyards!
| Winery | Ch Certan de May |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Specific Appellation | Pomerol |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Grape variety | Merlot |
| Bottle Size | Bottle |
| Vintage | 2014 |
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Appellation
Pomerol
Owner
EARL Château Certan de May
Vineyard size
5.5 hectares (13.5 acres)
Vineyard grape varietals
70% Merlot – 25% Cabernet Franc – 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Soil types
Clay and deep gravel
The origins of Château Certan de May date back to the very beginnings of Pomerol. The de May family, who settled in France from Scotland in the Middle Ages, were gifted the estate by royal decree in the 16th century as a gesture of thanks for services rendered to the crown of France. The estate began producing wine in the 18th century and was managed by descendants of the de May de Certans until 1925, when it passed to the Barreau family.
Situated on Pomerol’s prized central plateau, surrounded by illustrious neighbors such as Vieux Château Certan and La Fleur-Pétrus, Château Certan de May has long been considered one of the finest estates of the appellation.
The wines owe their complexity to the vineyard’s soil composition, a combination of clay and gravel that bring together power and elegance, structure and freshness. The balance of the wines from Château Certan de May illustrates the unique complementarity of these terroirs.
Owner Jean-Luc Barreau applies all of his care and attention to producing a wine in the great tradition of his forebears. Vinified under the guidance of renowned consultants Michel Rolland until 2012 and Jean-Claude Berrouet since the 2013 vintage, Château Certan de May benefits from the best winemaking know-how. The wine is rich, powerful, complex; while it can be enjoyed after a few years of cellaring, its structure and natural depth lend it great ageability.
