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Chateau Certan de May

Château Certan de May is a tiny 5-hectare Pomerol estate adjacent to Vieux-Château-Certan and Pétrus, owned by the Barreau-Badar family. The wine is predominantly Merlot with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, produced in very limited quantities—typically around 20,000 bottles per vintage. The 1982 vintage of Certan de May is considered one of the most extraordinary Pomerol wines of the century, receiving near-perfect scores and consistently ranking among the greatest Pomerol ever produced. In the auction database, the flagship Certan de May averages $174 per bottle across 295 lots, with the 1982 the most-traded vintage—the definitive benchmark. The Croix de Certan second label averages $111 (38 lots, 2011 peak). Prices peak at $5,019 for the 1982 and comparable great vintages. The estate's minuscule production relative to the quality ceiling creates persistent scarcity, driving secondary premiums well above the appellation average for comparably-sized estates.

The 1982 Château Certan de May is considered one of the greatest Pomerol wines ever produced, receiving near-perfect scores from major critics and routinely appearing in auction records at prices reaching $5,019.

The estate covers only 5 hectares on Pomerol's central plateau adjacent to Pétrus and Vieux-Château-Certan, with production typically around 20,000 bottles per vintage—making it among Pomerol's most scarce estates.

Auction prices average $174 per bottle across 295 lots, with the 1982 the most-traded vintage; the premium of the flagship over the Croix de Certan second label reflects the intense collector focus on the main wine.

The Barreau-Badar family has maintained ownership and traditional production methods at the estate; the combination of premier plateau terroir and tiny production sustains consistent secondary-market demand.

Auction Lots

333

Avg Price / Bottle

$167

Top Vintage

1982

Price Range

$46 – $5.0k

In the Glass

Pomerol plateau Merlot of extraordinary concentration: black truffle, dark cherry, plum, iron, tobacco, and exotic spice on a full-bodied, velvety frame with exceptional length. The 1982 archetype shows hedonistic richness and density; more recent vintages balance opulence with freshness from the plateau's clay-limestone soils. The Croix de Certan second label echoes the blend at lighter concentration. Best with 15–25 years of aging.

Portfolio

Wine	Colour	Avg Price	Lots Sold	Top Vintage
Chateau Certan de May, Pomerol	Red	$174	295	1982
Croix de Certan	Red	$111	38	2011

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