2019 Chateau Certan de May

Pomerol 經典：泥礫與粘土交織的力量與優雅，入口就懂它的格局。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 土壤決定口感 -> 粘土與礫石讓酒既有力量也有清爽支撐，果味不厚重。
2) 橡木但不厚重 -> 14 個月桶陳帶來香料與結構，不搶主角。
3) 地方代表作 -> 來自 Pomerol 的風格，用較合理的價買到經典輪廓。

【侍酒師私房筆記】打開瓶塞，先是黑莓與黑李的果實感，接著有雪松、雪茄盒和一點松露土味。入口細緻但有骨架：果實濃郁，餘下巧克力與礦物感，單寧圓潤不粗糙，尾韻有不俗的香料和鹹感，最適合慢慢聊著喝。

【釀酒與田地】採用傳統控溫發酵，桶陳 14 個月。葡萄園的粘土與礫石配搭，造就既厚實又有清新收尾的結構，是這支酒的靈魂來源。

【場景化配餐指南】週末與好友的爐烤羊腿、家常燒鴨或主廚的松露蘑菇燉飯都很搭。若想立即飲用，醒 60–90 分鐘會更開放。

【降維打擊對比】比起那些標價更高的名莊，Certan de May 在保持 Pomerol 精髓的同時，提供更高的性價比與即飲彈性——想要經典口感，不必負擔天價。

A Pomerol that marries plush fruit with refined structure — immediate pleasure with cellar potential.

【Why choose it?】
1) Terroir-driven depth -> Clay and gravel soils give both concentration and freshness you feel from first sip.
2) Balanced oak aging -> 14 months in barrel adds spice and framing without masking delicate nuance.
3) Proven regional pedigree -> From a respected Pomerol estate delivering Bordeaux-class complexity at strong value.

【Sommelier Notes】On the nose, layered black fruits meet subtle cedar, tobacco and a whisper of truffle. The palate is velvet-smooth yet structured: ripe dark fruit, cocoa hints and graphite-like minerality, wrapped in polished but present tannins. The finish is long, with spice and saline echoes that invite another sip.

【Winemaking & Vineyard】Traditional vinification in thermo-regulated tanks, followed by 14 months’ oak ageing. The vineyard’s mix of clay and gravel yields wines that balance power and elegance — concentrated core with a bright, saline lift.

【Occasion / Pairing】Perfect for a special weekday dinner: charred ribeye, roast lamb with rosemary, or a mushroom-forward dish. Decant 60–90 minutes for best expression at the table.

【Competitive Edge】Compared with top-tier big-name Bordeaux, this bottling delivers signature Pomerol texture and terroir clarity at a more attractive price — a smart buy for collectors and serious drinkers alike.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14.5%
• Decant Time: 60–90 minutes
• Taste: black plum, black cherry, truffle, cedar, tobacco, cocoa, graphite, silky tannins, mineral undertone, dried herbs, violet
• Food Matching: Beef and Venison, Roast lamb with herbs, Cantonese roasted duck / goose, Mushroom risotto or truffle dishes, Aged hard cheeses (Comté, Manchego)
• Grape Variety: Merlot : 65%, Cabernet Franc : 30%, Cabernet Sauvignon : 5%,

Winery

Chateau Certan de May 是一座重視風土的 Pomerol 酒莊，講求傳統釀法加上溫控發酵，桶陳時間適中，目的很簡單——保留果實純度與結構感。酒莊用地以粘土與礫石見長，成就了酒的力量與細膩並存。

Chateau Certan de May is a Pomerol estate noted for terroir-focused wines that combine power and elegance. The domaine emphasizes traditional vinification with modern temperature control, and moderate oak ageing to preserve fruit purity and structure.