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 Château Certan and Pétrus, the estate benefits from gravel and clay soils that shape the wine’s 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.
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Vieux Château 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 Château Certan neighbors Pétrus 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.
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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.
Order from the Largest & Most Trusted Premium Spirits Marketplace!
Featured in
- ROLLING STONE
- MEN'S JOURNAL
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NOTICE: Many other small liquor store sites may end up cancelling your order due to the high demand, unavailability or inaccurate inventory counts. We have partnerships consisting of a large network of licensed retailers from within the United States, Europe and across the world ensuring orders are fulfilled.
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 Château Certan and Pétrus, the estate benefits from gravel and clay soils that shape the wine’s 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 Château 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 Château Certan neighbors Pétrus 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.
