The 2011 Fonplegade Bordeaux Blend from Saint Emilion, France, is a well-regarded red wine produced by Fonplegade. With an alcohol content of 13.5% and sealed with a crown seal, this wine has been met with positive reviews from several respected wine critics.

Wine Spectator awarded the 2011 Fonplegade a score of 90, noting its "slightly taut" nature but commending the persistence of its cassis and blackberry preserve notes. The review also highlights some "anise and singed spice details," while pointing out that the woodsy feel present in earlier vintages is less evident here. The wine is said to have "good length and focus," with an optimal drinking window from 2020 to 2030. Wine Spectator reviewed it as part of a non-blind Fonplegade vertical tasting in December 2016.

Jeff Loo from JJ Buckley rated this vintage higher, giving it a score of 93. His review praises the wine's composition, which consists of 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from vines dating back to 1954. Loo describes the wine as having a "purple core with a red rim" and notes its aromas of "blueberry jam, graphite, and spice," complemented by "fresh earth and mocha scents." On the palate, he highlights its "balance, grippy tannins, and racy acidity," with flavors of "dark ripe plum and vanilla" driving the finish. He recommends cellaring the wine for 2-4 years post-bottling, with a drinking window extending from 2015 to 2030.

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate gave the 2011 Fonplegade a score of 89. The review by Robert M. Parker, Jr. acknowledges the significant improvement in quality under the Adams family, who employed consulting oenologist Michel Rolland. Parker describes the wine as "slightly more narrowly constructed than usual" but praises its purity and "lots of red and black fruits and minerality." He notes its medium-bodied, compact style and suggests it should age well for a decade or more.

James Suckling, from jamessuckling.com, awarded the wine a score of 92. He remarks on its "serious concentration of fruit for the vintage," describing it as medium to full-bodied with "fine tannins and a juicy finish." Suckling highlights the "beautiful, pure fruit, with licorice and berries" and recommends trying the wine in 2017 to allow it to come together fully.

Overall, the 2011 Fonplegade Bordeaux Blend is a well-structured, fruit-forward wine with a promising aging potential, receiving commendable reviews from multiple experts.