236 6th Grade Chateau Certan-de-May 1996
Item Number: 436
Time Left: CLOSED
Value: $80
Online Close: Apr 24, 2008 11:59 PM EDT
Bid History: 0 bids
Description
A beautifully made wine with lots of character that is ready to drink now. Meaty, with loads of mushroom and berry character. Fullbodied, with velvety tannins and a long, slightly dry finish. The vineyards are on the clay soil of the plateau of Pomerol, which is the highest ground in the commune. The planting is 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc with an average vine age of 35 years. Chateau Certan-de-May is located in the plateau of Pomerol. The commune of Pomerol is found on the right bank of the Gironde Estuary in the Bordeaux region of Southwestern France. Other great wines hailing from the Pomerol region include Chateau Petrus and Vieux Chateau Certan. This wine is worthy of any celebration and will be ready to drink this year. Rating: 90, Robert Parker
Special Instructions
Through the generosity of Ashley and Mike Meece, Colleen and Andy Fisher, Joanna and Mark Goodin, and especially selected by Schneiders of Capitol Hill with the input of Ned Rubenstein and Tony Everett, we present you with this Wine Surprise! For each grade two special wines were selected from a vintage corresponding to the grade's birth years that is recommended for drinking the year your child graduates from NPS! We salute the children in each of our grades and toast to their journey through NPS. Enjoy! Bidding will be available at the auction event only.