Chateau Certan de May 2016, Pomerol135. 00 per bottle ABV 13. 5% Jean Claude Berrouet, the former wine maker at Petrus is now consulting at Certan de May. The style is certainly less exotic and confused and is a more focussed, more classical and altogether more alluring. It will be fascinating to see what one of the most revered names in Pomerol can achieve at this well situated estate. There is plenty of creamy, rich, Merlot fruit and a nice floral touch. This is a much more focussed

A blend of McLaren Vale

with flavours of fresh pear and apple with a delicate hint of citrus

with classic Monforte structure on the finish

From the great 2022 Bordeaux vintage (possibly the greatest vintage ever)

99 now £119

Available from July 2023

Garnacha and Mazuelo grapes

04 magnums

grilled swordfish steaks

but only the extent of global demand

Neal Martin scored 91 pts

80% Merlot - 20% Cabernet Franc