2012 Chateau Certan de May - Pomerol AC

Weinwisser - 91/20pts - RG: *Dunkles Rubingranat. Schöne Konzentration in der Nase, mit dunkler Frucht und Würze. Am Gaumen sehr fein, gute Tanninstruktur. Schöner roter Saft, etwas pelzig, guter Abgang.* - 05/2013

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 91pts - RP: *From proprietress Odette Barrau-Badar, this vineyard, which is fabulously located just adjacent to Vieux Château Certan, Petrus and La Fleur Petrus, has produced a 2012 with a dark plum/purple color. There is often considerable Cabernet Franc in this blend, and I think that comes through in this wine with its notes of forest floor, earth and spice. It is fragrant, medium to full-bodied, rich and savory. This is another meaty, concentrated, very successful 2012 Pomerol. It should drink well for 20 or more years.* - 04/2015

Vinum Magazin – 16/20pts: *Klassischer geht es nicht, sowohl was die Würze als auch den Bau anbelangt, zeigt Rasse.*- 06/2012

Weinwisser - 17/20pts - RG: *Aufhellendes Granat mit mittlerer Dichte, feiner Rand. Früchtetee, rote Grütze, Kamille, Anis, Fenchelsamen, Nuancen von fernöstlichen Gewürzen, dahinter Brombeergelée. Im Gaumen erstaunlich zugänglich während der Primeurphase, wirkt mittelgewichtig, erst nach dem Spucken greifen die Gerbstoffe zu. Mir scheint, dass die irgendwie «unnoblen» Gerbstoffe länger brauchen werden, als die Aromen durchhalten. Kann eventuell noch zulegen. Potenzialwertung* - 05/2013

(04/13): *This has lovely singed vanilla, black tea and sandalwood aromas mingling together, with subtle plum sauce, steeped cherry and red currant fruit hanging in reserve. Graceful and perfumy overall, but with solid latent depth on the finish. Should expand a bit more during the élevage. Tasted non-blind. —J.M. (90-93/100)*

JancisRobinson.com - 18/20pts - JR: *Tasted blind. Sweet and round with very flattering gentle ripe fruit character. This is Pomerol at its most flattering. Really rather gorgeous and a great shame to have to spit this out. Neat, dry finish. No exaggeration; everything in its right place. Rather discreet.* - 01/2016

JamesSuckling.com - 91pts - JS: *Aromas of walnuts, dried strawberries and plums. Medium to full body, fine and silky tannins and a fresh finish. This builds on the palate. Drink or hold.* - 02/2015

Vinous.com - 92pts - AG: *The 2012 Certan de May is spherical and intense in the glass, with no hard edges and plenty of up-front fruit. Black cherry, smoke and mocha are all pushed forward in a dark, sensual wine that will drink well early. At times, the 2012 can feel a bit heavy, but it otherwise is very nicely done. Dark cherry, spice, leather and mocha add the closing shades of nuance.* - 01/2016