2006 Chateau Certan de May, Pomerol, Bottle (750ml)

NM94 "Tasted at the chateau. Those nose demands some coaxing from the glass, so I wait for 5-10 minutes for it to unfurl whereupon it reveals ripe, blackberry, wild hedgerow, touches of blueberry and black plum. There is just a hint of cedar coming from the Cabernet that gains a seaweed scent with time. The palate is full-bodied, wonderful balance, very focused with firm structure but also a sense of femininity. Slightly grainy texture, great purity, lovely ripe blackberry, minerally, black plum and white pepper tinged finish. This is a great wine." NM for WJ Jul 2013