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:
La Croix de Certan 2016 is a sculpted wine, wonderfully fresh, with vibrant finesse and a rare refinement of 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:
Serve between 14 and 16°C.Food and wine pairing:
Barbecued entrecôte steak, roast pork, grilled white meats.Cellar aging:
From now until 2030
We’re delighted to shine a light on La Croix de Certan 2016.
Château Certan de May is a jewel-sized 5.5-hectare vineyard and part of the highly exclusive Jean-Pierre Moueix portfolio. Since 2015, it has produced a second wine, La Croix de Certan, in very limited quantities — and we’re thrilled to present it today.