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19 Rene Gabriel
Extrem dunkles Purpur mit lila und violetten Reflexen. Unglaublich konzentriert und tief im Ansatz, viel schwarze Pflaumen mit einer tollen Reife die sogar feine Dörrfrüchte und Kakao in sich trägt, kandierte Cakesfrüchte und ein Hauch Zitronenthymian im Nasenparfüm drinnen zeigend. Im Gaumen grosses Pomerol-Kino, viel Extrakt, ausgeglichene Adstringenz und Grösse und Potential sind klar ersichtlich. Sicherlich ein rarer und auch recht teuerer Wein - aber danach lohnt es sich ganz bestimmt zu suchen.
95 Vinous
Deep purple-ruby. Knockout nose of black cherry, minerals, coffee liqueur and violet offers uncommon depth and complexity. The flavors of blackberry, black plum and minerals are complicated by a note of iron and given wonderful clarity and cut by harmonious, vibrant acidity. Finishes very long and pure, with distinctive balsamic nuances. There's lots of sweet fleshy fruit here but the wine comes across as amazingly refined and graceful thanks to its vibrant acidity, which really extends the flavors at the back. The best young Certan of the last 12 or 15 years. ST
92 Wine Spectator
Bright and ripe, with mouthfilling linzer torte and blackberry preserves pushed by black tea and toasty spice. This has the racy grip of the vintage, which builds steadily through the finish. Turns darker and denser with air. Best from 2014 through 2028. 2,250 cases made. –JM
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Château Certan de May
Located just next door to the well-known Vieux Château Certan, Certan de May is fully known as Certan de May de Certan. It was once part of its more famous neighbor, but was then separated in 1858. The May family was a noble clan of Scottish origins that had settled in the area centuries before. When the family died out in 1925, the property was bought by André Badar, the father of its current owner. The estate is on the smaller side, even for Pomerol, with only 5 hectares that are planted to Merlot (70%), Cabernet Franc (25%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (5%). Though the Barrau-Badard family has owned the château since the depression of 1929, it is actually managed by the JP Moueix company, who oversee grape growing, winemaking and distribution. Due to its lesser known reputation, it can be good value.