This 2011 Saint-Émilion brings some serious presence for the vintage. It’s a classic Merlot-dominant blend with Cabernet Franc, and it shows off with rich, full-bodied character. Think bold layers of dark berries, crushed chalk, and a nice kick of spice—there’s real depth here. James Suckling even likened it to Troplong Mondot, which says a lot about the quality. Still has structure and power, but those tannins are settling in nicely now. Great to open anytime, especially with a decant.

Jamessuckling.com | JS 91
Published: Feb 18, 2014

Wow. This is very layered and well done. Reminds me of Troplong Mondot. Full, rich and powerful. Lots of berry, chalk and spice character. Try it in 2017.