Haut-Brion’s grand vin is the embodiment of five centuries of tradition and plays a pivotal role in the worldwide history of wine. It is the oldest of the Bordeaux classed growths, the inventor of a new style of wine fashioned in the seventeenth century, and considered the world’s first luxury brand.

Typically more Merlot dominant than other Left Bank wines, the terroir of Haut-Brion is expressed through its empyreumatic bouquet (Havana cigars, chocolate, roasting, cedar wood, and so on). The attack is restrained, with precise yet exceedingly soft tannins. But the power of this wine is revealed in the surprising long mid-palate and even longer finish.

The 2011 Haut Brion Bordeaux Blend is a notable wine from the renowned Haut Brion estate in the Pessac Leognan sub-region of Bordeaux, France. This red wine, with an alcohol content of 13.0%, has garnered significant praise from various professional reviewers.

Wine Spectator awarded the 2011 Haut Brion a score of 95, describing it as a wine that "packs some serious density for the vintage, with layers of braised fig, blackberry pâte de fruit and dark currant paste." The review highlighted the wine's "lively briar, tobacco leaf and roasted apple wood notes," noting its energetic finish and mouthwatering grip. Wine Spectator's reviewer JM concluded by calling it "one of the stars of the vintage," recommending it for consumption from 2018 through 2035.

Vinous' Neal Martin scored the wine 94 points, noting its "really lovely, warm, autumnal nose" with complex aromas of "red fruit, chestnut, autumn leaves and Earl Grey scents." Martin described the palate as medium-bodied with fine grain tannins and a crisp line of acidity. Although he mentioned a "slightly austere" finish, he praised the wine’s focus and delicately spiced, slightly medicinal finish, predicting it will provide another 20 years of drinking pleasure.

Wine Enthusiast's reviewer R.V. gave the wine an impressive 96 points, calling it an "impressively silky wine." The review highlighted the wine's big fruit, smooth tannins, and perfumed character, emphasizing its intense fruitiness and dry palate.

James Suckling also rated the wine highly, with 94 points. He noted the "darker toasty oak and dark fruits with red hues," and praised its "very smoothly executed meaty barrel fermented aromas" and "ripe cassis and cherry fruit flavors." Suckling highlighted the wine’s "nicely articulated, layered and smooth" tannins, with a "velvety fine texture" finish.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, via Neal Martin, also awarded the wine 94 points, describing it as having a "gentle and caressing bouquet" with dark cherry, raspberry fruit, and a touch of saddle leather. While Martin noted that the oak might come through too strongly on the finish, he affirmed its class and pedigree, calling it a "classic Pessac-Léognan."

Finally, Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com rated the wine 94 points, noting its "smoky dark, red fruits, tobacco, flowers, espresso and caramel scents." He described the wine as refined in style with soft tannins and a "liberal dose of cherry griotte in the elegant finish," predicting it will develop nicely with 5-10 years of age.

Overall, the 2011 Haut Brion is a well-regarded wine with complex aromas, a refined palate, and significant aging potential, making it a commendable choice for Bordeaux enthusiasts.