Source: jamessuckling.com. Issue Date: February 8, 2014 (JS-92)

A sleek, refined wine with blueberry, mineral and dried-flower character. Medium to full body with firm tannins. Bright and racy. Better in 2018.

Source: 212, The Wine Advocate; Issue Date: 30th Apr 2014 (RP-88+)

Firmly structured, dense and medium-bodied with moderate tannin, this austere and backward yet well-endowed 2011 needs 5-7 years of bottle age. Whether the fruit holds up to the tannic structure remains to be seen, but the dark ruby/purple color, purity and impressive depth as well as concentration augur well for future positive development. Forget this 2011 for 5-6 years and drink it over the following 15-20.
Drink Date: 2019 - 2039

Source: Winemaker,

THE VINTAGE BLENDING
77% Cabernet Sauvignon
21% Merlot
2% Cabernet Franc

ALCOHOL13.5?
DATES OF MANUAL HARVEST: from 28th September to 8th October
NEW BARRELS: 60%

TASTING
This vintage, still in its youth, evokes a warm, scented atmosphere reminiscent of linden blossom and hyacinths. It's just like biting into a fresh grape. This is a robust wine with deep, long flavours. There is nothing aggressive here, the silky, elegant, ever accessible tannins roll like marbles around the palate.