Chateau Certan de May de Certan Pomerol 2016 Dry no chemical additions

no chemical additions

A blend of 2–3 vintages aged 4–5 years in old 550-liter horizontal pipas — the traditional Douro cask where controlled oxidation builds slowly through thin staves — it shows nuttiness

Grilled ribeye with herb butter fruit weight and tannins hold through char and fat

The 40% ABV keeps it approachable

Chateau Certan de May de Certan Pomerol 2016 Dry no chemical additionsFRANCE : BORDEAUX : POMEROL Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon FULL BODIED, DRY, PLUM, BLACK CURRANT, CEDAR, OAK It's hard to beat the location of this estate across the road from Chateau Petrus. A deeply intense and plush Pomerol with immaculately ripe black currant and plum fruit. Wonderfully rich and expressive, and yet young, poised and restrained. ECOLOGY : Conventional PAIR WITH : Lamb Chops; Roast Pork