2017 Chateau Certan de May (3000 ml)

品飲筆記：深色水果為主調，初聞有成熟李子、黑莓和微妙的松露、森林土壤氣息，伴隨些許烘烤香料與雪松。入口豐滿但不厚重，黑果濃郁且帶礦感，單寧有力卻細緻，酸度使收口清新且回味綿長。
酒莊與葡萄園：來自Pomerol的Certan de May，田間土壤為黏土與礫石混合，為酒款帶來力量與優雅的平衡。採小地塊分級管理，重視成熟度與酸度平衡。
釀造與陳年：以傳統方式在恆溫發酵槽中處理，之後於橡木桶中陳年16–20個月（約80%新桶），賦予香氣層次與結構感。
飲用建議：具良好陳年潛力；現飲建議醒酒約一小時，可讓香氣更立體。適合搭配烤肉、野味、蕈菇松露料理或成熟硬質起司。

Tasting Note: Deep, inviting aromas of ripe plum, black cherry and blackberry are layered with forest-floor truffle, cedar and toasted spice. On the palate the wine is concentrated and silky: rich dark fruit, a mineral core and regal, finely grained tannins lead into a long, fresh finish.
Producer & Vineyard: From Château Certan de May in Pomerol, the wine reflects the estate’s clay-and-gravel soils that combine power and elegance. Small-lot selection and careful vineyard management aim to balance ripeness with freshness.
Winemaking & Ageing: Fermented using traditional methods in thermo-regulated tanks, then matured 16–20 months in oak barrels (approximately 80% new), resulting in pronounced oak spice and polished structure.
Cellaring & Serving: Drinking window extends for decades; if enjoying now, decant 60–90 minutes to reveal fuller aromatic complexity. Pairs beautifully with grilled red meats, game, truffle dishes and mature cheeses.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.5%
• Decant Time: 60-90 minutes
• Taste: ripe plum, black cherry, blackberry, truffle, forest floor, toasty oak, spice, earthy, mineral, long finish, velvety yet structured tannins, fresh acidity
• Food Matching: Beef and Venison, Lamb, Ribeye steak, Sirloin steak, Mushroom and truffle dishes, Aged hard cheeses
• Grape Variety: Merlot : 60%, Cabernet Franc : 35%, Cabernet Sauvignon : 5%,

Winery

Certan de May 位於Pomerol，以生產兼具力量與優雅的經典紅酒聞名。酒莊管理小面積的優良園塊，黏土與礫石土壤賦予酒款結構與鮮明度。田間細緻管理、傳統釀造與較高比例的新橡木陳年，是其風格特色。

Château Certan de May is a Pomerol estate known for crafting wines that marry power with finesse. Working small parcels on clay-and-gravel soils, the domaine focuses on meticulous vineyard work and traditional cellar practices, producing ageworthy, oak-influenced wines with layered textures.