Certan De May, Pomerol 1988 Large Format with notes of figs

with notes of figs

and a Pinot blanc

and the wine world watched with quiet reserve to see whether there would be any questions about the succession of this great estate

so this is built for the long haul

green peppercorns

Certan De May, Pomerol 1988 Large Format with notes of figsTop shoulder or better 94 CellarTracker Double blind from a small capped bottle (in a flight of the 88,85, & 81): Pretty nose definite age with nice tertiary notes some green, some tobacco, some carob some pencil lead its got that beautiful elegance aristocratic w hints of a nutty sweetness. Gentle and savory on the palate good structure good acid and tannins. Nutty and earthy and smooth. Day 2: Lovely aged right bank Merlot nose tertiary with that