2011 vintage. 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, and 11% Petit Verdot. This property was bought by the Bouygues brothers in 2006, the same year when they bought Montrose (up to first growth quality these days, and I gave the 2020 a perfect score). They made huge investments to increase the quality, and this 2011 is a very good effort in a much maligned vintage that remains in the shadow of the great 2010 and 2009 vintages. While the tannins have a slightly rough edge to them, it is balanced and satisfying, and a testimony to Bordeaux's ageing capacities, even in lesser vintages. An attractive food wine, and very good value too. Abv. 13%.
2011 vintage. 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, and 11% Petit Verdot. This property was bought by the Bouygues brothers in 2006, the same year when they bought Montrose (up to first growth quality these days, and I gave the 2020 a perfect score). They made huge investments to increase the quality, and this 2011 is a very good effort in a much maligned vintage that remains in the shadow of the great 2010 and 2009 vintages. While the tannins have a slightly rough edge to them, it is balanced and satisfying, and a testimony to Bordeaux's ageing capacities, even in lesser vintages. An attractive food wine, and very good value too. Abv. 13%.
Apr 8th, 2025
Round nose, hints of vanilla and wood. A bit too much dryness on the bouche and acidity on the aftertaste. Still, a worthy companion for a bowl of spaghetti over a long relaxing lunch. Had the 2011 vintage.
Round nose, hints of vanilla and wood. A bit too much dryness on the bouche and acidity on the aftertaste. Still, a worthy companion for a bowl of spaghetti over a long relaxing lunch. Had the 2011 vintage.
May 20th, 2017
St. Estèphe, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
