Vieux Chateau Certan 2011 (750ML)

91 Points, Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate: The dense ruby/purple-tinged 2011 Vieux Chateau Certan offers a beautiful bouquet of plums, black cherries, cassis and hints of graphite as well as spice, an excellent texture and medium body. A success in this difficult vintage, it should age easily for 10-15 years. Yet after the trilogy of great wines in 2008, 2009 and 2010, few consumers are likely to pay much attention to this 2011. 04/14

"The aromas of this are so gorgeous, with blackberries, black cherries and wet earth. Full body with super-fine tannins and bright acidity. A firm, tightly structured young red with orange peel and other citrus fruit. This is so focused and straight...96" JS 02/14

Very deep and broad for the vintage, this sports ample toast and loam notes, showing remarkable polish and heft. Offers a fleshy feel through the finish...94" WS 01/15