2011 Certan de May, Pomerol
SKU #1187747
92-94 points
Wine Enthusiast
*Barrel Sample* Firm and concentrated, this wine has great structure and density along with acidity and berry flavor. There is an attractive final spicy element.
(4/2012)
88-91 points
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
Bright ruby-red. Aromatic herbs, red fruits and a touch of game on the nose, nicely lifted by sweet spice and violet notes. Bright and fresh in the mouth, with the cassis and herb flavors nicely supported by lively acidity and smooth tannins. Finishes with a coffee note. (ID)
(5/2012)
90 points
James Suckling
The aromas in this 2011 are impressive, with flowers, plums and currants. Full body with velvety tannins and pretty, ripe, juicy fruit. A tad hollow in the center palate but it doesn’t matter - still outstanding. Better in 2017.
(2/2014)
90 points
Wine Spectator
Shows a slight edge, with charcoal, game and tobacco notes out front. The core of steeped fig and macerated black currant fruit is studded with ganache and waits in reserve. Reveals a smoldering edge on the finish, offering a flicker of game. Best from 2016 through 2023.
(3/2014)
Jancis Robinson
Black with soft purple rim. Unusual nose – lots of sweet red and dark fruit with rosemary and herbs. Ripe, very ripe damsons, almost raisiny. Firm, dry and dark, fine-grained and fluid but very introvert at the moment even though the fruit flavour is verging towards overripe.
(2/2015)
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
An impressive effort from this well-situated estate sandwiched between Vieux Chateau Certan, Petrus and La Fleur Petrus, Certan de May’s dense ruby/purple-colored 2011 exhibits a big, spicy, earthy, plum and black-fruited nose, a medium to full-bodied, masculine style, and some noticeable tannins still to be shed. Cellar it for 2-3 years and drink it over the following 12-15. (RP)
(4/2014)
