The Wine Advocate – 91-93+ (May 2011)
By Robert M. Parker
Tiny yields (21 hl/ha) gave a wine with 15% natural alcohol. The blend is 73% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon. Opaque, backward, massive structure with high tannins and extraction. Not as youthful or opulent as 2008/2009. Best after 5–8 years.
Drink: 2016–2045+

Le Point – 18 (May 2011)
By Jacques Dupont
First use of 600L barrel fermentations yielded richer texture and sweetness. Expressive raspberry and red fruits with a touch of Burgundy style. Dense, rich, spicy, and complex.
O = 2018 / G = 20 years

Gault & Millau – 18.5 (June 2011)
By Pierre Guigui
Balances modern ripe fruit style with classic mineral-driven framework. Immensely pleasurable and sensual.

Télécran – 17.5 (June 2011)
By Jérôme Baudouin
Beautiful blueberry and blackberry nose. Tasting showed some sample interference but revealed ripe tannins, smoke, blond tobacco, and spiced blackberry and cinnamon.

La Revue du Vin de France – 16.5–17.5 (May 2011)
By Philippe Maurange
30% of the crop fermented in 600L demi-muids. Great color, high concentration, and robust tannins. A turning point vintage focused on richness, still needs tannin refinement.

Jean-Marc Quarin – 16.75–17 (April 2011)
By JM Quarin
One of the most complete vintages in 20 years. Dense, fruity, rich, long, and hedonistic.

Connections to Wine – 91-93+ (April 2011)
Spicy clove notes, clean and juicy mid-palate with dark fruit, spice, and lively acidity. Well-structured tannins without harshness.

Wine Enthusiast – 93-95 (April 2011)
By Roger Voss
Minty, perfumed, and polished. Blackcurrant with subdued tannins and a mint-eucalyptus character.

Decanter – 17.5** (April 2011)**
By James Lawther
Spicy, lifted nose, deep color. Volume of fruit and refined tannins. Persistent and modern.
Drink: 2018–2040

Wine Spectator – 89-92 (April 2011)
By James Molesworth
Rich plum, fig, licorice, and dark cacao. Currently square, but promising depth and graphite notes for aging.

Jancis Robinson – 16 (April 2011)
By Jancis Robinson
Blackish crimson. Slightly cheesy nose. Thick and solid on the palate, raw, high acid and tannin. A bit short on finish.
Drink: 2016–2024

JamesSuckling.com – 93-94 (April 2011)
By James Suckling
Layered and structured with blueberry, toasted oak, silky texture, and ripe tannins. Long finish.

Le Figaro – 16 (January 2012)
By Bernard Burtschy
Dense attack, supple mid-palate, elegant and aromatic fruit with moderate tannin.

Bettane + Desseauve – 16–17 (April 2011)
Opulent black fruit, intense volume, generous, though tannins still need polishing.

Le Grand Classement des Vins de Bordeaux – 18.1 (January 2015)
By Rémy Poussart
Ranked #1 among the 747 most important Bordeaux wines.