December 25, 2023 - Very surprising after the last few older Bordeaux, which were mainly tertiary aromas. This one still had a good amount of fruit left. I wouldn't keep it for to much longer unless you like more tertiary flavors feels on top now. Smooth tannins and long finish. There is quite a lot of bottle variation.
April 13, 2021 - Nice green notes that is typical of cabernet franc, the merlot is not coming through strongly, probably because of the winemaker's decision to go more heavy on Cab Franc in the hot 2003 vintage - pomerols that still go heavy on merlot tastes excessively jammy. Nice tertiary flavours are emerging, drinking well now, unlikely to improve too much.
September 6, 2016 - Drinking very well now and for many years to come.
August 26, 2016 - Ripe strawberry, some rhubarb, hint of pencil shaving; smooth, slightly ethereal, well resolved but present tannins, appealing but a little short
March 14, 2016 - Nowhere near the ethereal 2009, but still a lovely bottling, with all the signature notes of mocha, green pepper, cherry and licorice. A bit too concentrated, but surely a function of dealing with the hot vintage.
December 20, 2015 - Even for a bad vintage like 2003, this Certan de May 2003 is outstanding. Decanted for three hours. It´s fat taste is just what a great Pomerol should be like. Wow. Drinking well now and 20 years plus.
February 13, 2015 - Lovely
December 30, 2012 - Dark red; open spiced nose; very nicely balanced, some leather, nice sweetness, good depth and slightly tannic bite; quite long, intense and very pleasant aftertaste
June 23, 2008 - Dark colour; good taste; licorice etc; Good, but the price?
March 19, 2007 - Garnet colored wine reveals an aroma of blueberries, cassis, spice, vanilla, and violet reflected on the palate. Medium plus acids and tannin gives way to a medium full body and smooth, long finish.