Chateau Certan de May de Certan Pomerol 2016 Dry then the whole blend ages

then the whole blend ages ten months in one- and two-year-old barriques

The rye is Dankowskie

Grilled ribeye with herb butter fruit weight and tannins hold through char and fat

no chemical additions

The 40% ABV keeps it approachable

Chateau Certan de May de Certan Pomerol 2016 Dry then the whole blend agesFRANCE : BORDEAUX : POMEROL Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon FULL BODIED, DRY, PLUM, BLACK CURRANT, CEDAR, OAK It's hard to beat the location of this estate across the road from Chateau Petrus. A deeply intense and plush Pomerol with immaculately ripe black currant and plum fruit. Wonderfully rich and expressive, and yet young, poised and restrained. ECOLOGY : Conventional PAIR WITH : Lamb Chops; Roast Pork