90-93

Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2023 Certan de May is a potent, dense wine that shows the more opulent side of the year. Ripe, dark-toned fruit, licorice, cloves, mocha and new leather are all amplified in this decidedly overt Pomerol. It will be interesting to see how this comes together with élevage. The oak is a bit strong today, but it works with the wine's style. This is promising. 04/2024

88-90

Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2023 Certan de May was picked from September 13 to 26. As usual at this early stage, the aromatics are not convincing, and there is a shortfall in fruit concentration and complexity (especially following the 2023 Latour à Pomerol). The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins and notes of blackcurrant pastille mixed with brown spices, though it seems to taper away toward the finish. This is not bad by any means, but it seems to lack a bit of ambition given its propitious terroir. 04/2024

88-90

William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

Aromas of dark berries, minty cherries, chocolate and creamy new oak introduce the 2023 Certan de May, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy palate that's a touch varietal and ephemeral, concluding with a fleeting, vanillin-inflected finish. 04/2024

91-93+

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Deep ruby/purple-hued, the 2023 Château Certan De May (65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon) has a darker, more floral, herbal character (no doubt due to the high Cabernet content) as well as beautiful aromatics of cassis, spring flowers, graphite, and chalky minerality. It's medium-bodied, has nicely integrated oak, the pure, juicy, elegant style of the vintage, and a great finish. A more inward, focused, serious 2023, I’s going to benefit from a touch of bottle age, although, like just about all the 2023s, it will still offer plenty of pleasure in its youth. 05/2024

93

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre, intense et vive. Nez aromatique, au fruité mûr. Minutieux dès son entrée en bouche, savoureux au milieu, avec de la tenue, le vin évolue un peu nerveux dans la persistance. Longueur normale. Assemblage : 65 % merlot, 25 % cabernet franc, 10 % cabernet sauvignon. 04/2024

94-95

James Suckling

James Suckling

A juicy and fresh red with good depth of fruit, showing pretty plum and blackberry, as well as bark and mushroom. It’s medium- to full-bodied with chewy tannins that are already integrated and polished. 65% merlot, 25% cabernet franc and 10% cabernet sauvignon. 04/2024