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Certan de May 2007

Pomerol

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The 2007 Certan de May was rather disappointing on the nose compared to previous showings, seeming to have lost some of its fruitiness, replaced by tertiary, mushroom-like aromas that lack some delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, moderate acidity, quite masculine with some dryness creeping in on the attenuated finish. I would consume bottles in the near future. Tasted February 2017.

Score: 86

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2017-2022 30 June 2017

The 2007 Certan-de-May has a very attractive lift on the nose with pure black fruits, macerated black cherries and plum. Good fruit concentration. Full-bodied palate, chewy tannins, excellent fruit concentration and purity with a forceful, weighty finish. There is real succulence here. Certainly at the top of the Pomerol tree. Great wine.

Score: 92 - 94

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 April 2008

I liked this wine better from cask as it appears to have dried out quickly, which is a danger with many of these 2007s. Currently, the wine is very tannic, the extraction seems pushed, and the fruit appears to have fallen out. Nevertheless, there are attractive plum, earth, and spice characteristics in the complex aromatics, but lean, austere tannins kick in in the mouth. It has not turned out as well as I had hoped.

Score: 87

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 April 2010

A minerally red, offering earthy, meaty character as well as fruit and floral notes. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine tannins and a delicate finish. A little funky. A burgundian style in some ways. Best after 2012. 2,165 cases made.

Score: 88

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 31 March 2010

This is very nicely done for the vintage, with plenty of floral, mineral and fresh dark fruit character. Medium-to-full body, fine tannins and a clean, focused finish. Very impressive for the vintage.

Score: 89 - 92

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2008

Extremely deep purple. Obviously ripe fruit (black fruit flavours) but with attractive fragrance too. Mouthfilling, very supple on the palate – relatively low in acidity. This is pretty flashy. I’d drink it fairly young because of the low acid, though the tannins will have to settle down first.

Score: 16

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2011-2018 10 April 2008

Deep colour. Chocolaty, red berry notes, the oak a little assertive. Sweet fruited and supple on the palate but a touch drying on the finish. Drink 2012-2018.

Score: 15

Decanter, - Maturity: 2012-2018 08 April 2008