Bordeaux
Château Certan de May - Pomerol - Cuvée Croix de Certan - Red - 2016
Characteristics
Country / Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2016
Name: AOP Pomerol
Grape variety: 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 13 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Château awarded 1 star in the Guide Des Meilleurs Vins de France RVF
Wine:
The 2016 La Croix de Certan is a beautifully shaped wine, remarkably fresh, with a vigorous elegance and an exceptionally refined texture.Vinification:
Grapes harvested by hand, traditional vinification in temperature-controlled vats, aged in French oak barrels (10% new).Second wine of Château Certan de May
Color:
A ruby of great intensity.Nose:
Red fruit aromas with a minty touch and hints of undergrowth.Palate:
Full-bodied yet fresh, this wine shows well-balanced tannins seamlessly woven into its superbly smooth texture.
Temperature:
Decant before serving at between 14 and 16°C.Food and wine pairing:
Barbecued entrecôte steak, roast pork, grilled white meats.Cellar aging:
From now until 2030Château Certan de May is a jewel of a vineyard, just 5.5 hectares in size, and part of the highly exclusive Jean-Pierre Moueix portfolio. Since 2015, it has produced a second wine, La Croix de Certan, in extremely limited quantities — and we’re delighted to present it to you today.