Certan de May 1999
750 ml Merlot, Cabernet Franc Pomerol, France 1999
Certan de May 1999 is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Pomerol, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, charcuterie. Cheapest offer £93.50 at Hedonism Wines.
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Taste profile
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sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
body
4 / 5
full
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
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Facts
Style
Rich, smooth reds
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Colour
Red
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Origin
Pomerol · France
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Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
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ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift
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About Merlot
Typical aromas: plum, blackberry, black cherry, chocolate. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Similar wines · by structure and price
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certan de May 2019 Chateau Certan de May · Pomerol | £93.00 | |||
| Château Clinet, Pomerol 2021 Château Clinet · Bordeaux | £92.00 | |||
| Château Feytit-Clinet, Pomerol 2021 Château Feytit-Clinet · Bordeaux | £92.00 | |||
| Château Feytit-Clinet, Pomerol 2022 Château Feytit-Clinet · Bordeaux | £95.00 |
Merchant's description
Similar to many 1999 Right Bank wines, this Certan de May stands out as superb. It embraces a very traditional and classically styled approach, leaning towards a more restrained profile. The nose reveals notes of blackcurrant and plum, accompanied by hints of tar, underbrush, and autumn leaves. There is no need for prolonged cellaring; seize the moment and savour this wine now.
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