1996 | Chateau Certan | De May de Certan

Red Wine: 1996 | Chateau Certan | De May de Certan

Certan de May 1996 reflects the classic character of Pomerol, composed primarily of Merlot with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Producer: Chateau Certan

Vintage: 1996

Size: 750ml

ABV: 13%

Varietal: Bordeaux Blend Red

Country/Region: France, Bordeaux

Certan de May 1996 reflects the classic character of Pomerol, composed primarily of Merlot with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Situated on the prestigious Pomerol plateau between Vieux Chteau Certan and Ptrus, the estate benefits from gravel and clay soils that shape the wines refined structure. The 1996 has aromas of black fruit, tobacco, and pepper lead into earthy undertones, while soft, silky tannins carry through to a lingering finish, showcasing the ageing potential of the appellation.

Producer Information

Vieux Chteau Certan is a wine estate in the Pomerol appellation on Bordeaux’s Right Bank, known for its rich, deeply colored red wine (usually) based on Merlot. It is consistently rated by judges and the press as one of the very best wines in the world, and achieves correspondingly high prices at auction. The vineyard covers 14 hectares (35 acres) and is one of the largest single block sites in the Right Bank. Many of the vines are 50 years old, with one parcel dating back to 1932. Vieux Chteau Certan neighbors Ptrus at the top and center of the Pomerol plateau. Most of the vines sit on the famed Gunz gravel terrace, which is made up of large pebbles and clay over an iron-rich subsoil. This is quite fertile, so care must be taken to limit vine vigor in favor of ripening grapes. Around 30 percent of the property lies on deeper clay soils. Merlot makes up 65 percent of plantings, split between the clay and clay-gravel soils. 30 percent is Cabernet Franc, which is judged to perform particularly well in the clay-gravel. The remaining 5 percent the most gravelly areas is planted to Cabernet Sauvignon.