Château Certan de May
On Pomerol’s prized central plateau, the small parcels of Château Certan de May sit on a classic mix of clay and gravel. In this Right Bank enclave, Merlot delivers depth and breadth, while Cabernet Franc—sometimes joined by Cabernet Sauvignon—adds tension and line.
The estate’s approach is resolutely artisanal: careful canopy work, hand picking, rigorous sorting and a cellar style built on clean fermentations and restrained extraction. French oak élevage is calibrated to support structure and keep the terroir’s signature at the centre.
For premium selections, the appeal is clear: Pomerol expressed through proportion rather than excess—compact, polished and designed for graceful bottle age.
On the plateau, iron‑tinted clay layers—often referenced as “crasse de fer”—can add an extra edge of tension, sharpening the vintage’s definition.Château Certan de May
On Pomerol’s prized central plateau, the small parcels of Château Certan de May sit on a classic mix of clay and gravel. In this Right Bank enclave, Merlot delivers depth and breadth, while Cabernet Franc—sometimes joined by Cabernet Sauvignon—adds tension and line.
The estate’s approach is resolutely artisanal: careful canopy work, hand picking, rigorous sorting and a cellar style built on clean fermentations and restrained extraction. French oak élevage is calibrated to support structure and keep the terroir’s signature at the centre.
For premium selections, the appeal is clear: Pomerol expressed through proportion rather than excess—compact, polished and designed for graceful bottle age.
On the plateau, iron‑tinted clay layers—often referenced as “crasse de fer”—can add an extra edge of tension, sharpening the vintage’s definition.
