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WEINWISSER: "betörendes Bouquet, ein satter Strauss Veilchen und Brombeergelee. Im zweiten Ansatz Heidekraut und edle Cassiswürze. Am komplexen Gaumen mit seidiger Textur, vibrierender Rasse, engmaschigem reifem Tanningerüst und perfekt trainiertem Körper. Im konzentrierten, reinen, sehr langen Finale brennt der Pomerol ein Feuerwerk ab, Grether’s Pastilles, tiefgründige dunkle Mineralik und erhabene Adstringenz. Ganz grosses Pomerolkino dieses Jahr – gehört auf jede Einkaufsliste."
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JAMES SUCKLING: "A tight and linear red with blackberry, spice and pencil character. Medium-bodied and compacted, it has tight tannins and a driven finish. Like a stainless-steel needle in structure and presence. A blend of 70% merlot, 25% cabernet franc and 5% cabernet franc."
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LISA PERROTTI-BROWN: "Deep garnet-purple colored. Is a touch shy to start off, slowly unfurling to offer glimpses of red currants and black raspberries notes, plus touches of garrigue, crushed rocks, and forest floor. The light to medium-bodied palate is energetic and bright, taut with red berry and mineral layers and framed by grainy tannins, finishing earthy. Nice!"
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VINUM: "Feinduftig, floral, ein Mix aus dunklen und roten Beeren, etwas Pumpernickel, Kräuter; gradlinig am Gaumen, die Frucht auf den Punkt gereift, merklich Säure, herbes Tannin, zeigt Rasse und Würze, endet langanhaltend auf Blutorangen und Sauerkirschen. Ein kerniger Certan de May, für die mittlere Reife gebaut."
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FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Ein Hauch von Edelholz, reife rote KIrschen, floraler Touch, zart nach Orangenzesten, einladendes Bukett. Stoffig, elegant, feine Kirschfrucht auch am Gaumen, integrierte, tragende Tannine, etwas Nougat, salziger Touch im Abgang, Brombeerkonfit im Nachhall."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Flowers, cocoa, black cherries, chocolate, espresso, black raspberries, and truffles appear in the perfume. The medium-bodied, vibrant wine delivers a soft, chocolate-covered cherry nuance in the mid-palate and an elegant finish. The aftertaste, with its cocoa and mint accents, adds significantly to the experience. The wine blends 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink from 2028-2042."
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DECANTER: "Quite a straight and serious take on the vintage - not so charming - with a perfumed and aromatic nose filled with blackcurrants and dried herbs. There's a dark aspect to the flavours with a cola and spiced aspect once the slightly granular tannins subside. Focused but missing a touch more personality."
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JEB DUNNUCK: "Sappy spring flowers, rose, sweet red fruits, and cedar pencil notes all emerge from the 2024 Château Certan De May, a medium-bodied, fresh, focused, elegant Pomerol that has elevated acidity, a nicely layered mouthfeel, and fine tannins. This pretty, more red-fruited, floral Pomerol is based on 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, aging in 80% new barrels, and is going to need just a few years of bottle age to come together. The higher Cabernet component really gives this a singular character."
