2022 Certan de May
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The nose of this 2022 is awash with floral aromatics and spice, with notes of acacia and star anise infused with the fruit. Initially, the palate is dominated by crunchy black fruit followed by layers of liquorice and cocoa. The palate’s length is underpinned by a backbone of acidity that gives the wine shape and direction. This Certan de May is full of complexity with a long and generous finish.
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A more Cabernet-dominated blend from Pomerol, the 2022 Château Certan De May is 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Traditionally a fresher, floral wine, the 2022 is no exception with its bright red and blue fruits as well as spring flowers, fresh cut herbs, violets, and damp earth-driven aromatics. These carry to a medium to full-bodied, pure, nicely balanced Pomerol with supple, polished tannins, a good spine of acidity, and outstanding length.
Roses, chocolate-covered plums, smoke, licorice, and scorched earth form the perfume. On the palate, the wine is long, rich, silky, fresh, and loaded with layers of dark cocoa-covered plums, licorice and black cherries, There is more richness than you normally find here, along with silky-tannins, lift, and opulence in the finish. A bit more Cabernet in the blend really made a difference this year. The wine blends 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
The 2022 Certan de May opens in the glass with aromas of cherries, minty berries, spices and fruitcake, followed by a medium to full-bodied, pure and fleshy palate that's lively and harmonious, with good depth and a classically proportioned profile.