The 2011 Vieux Château Certan, a Bordeaux blend from Pomerol, is a noteworthy wine that has garnered high praise from various critics. With a composition of 70% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine hails from a 14-hectare parcel on the Pomerol plateau. Renowned reviewer Devon Magee of JJ Buckley describes it as having a "gorgeous perfume of raspberry and flowers" with a "silky structure and light body," awarding it an impressive score of 99. This wine is lauded for its nuanced elegance and is expected to evolve beautifully over the next decade.
Neal Martin from Vinous gives it a score of 93, noting its "vibrant and vivacious" character, with black fruit and hints of tobacco and black truffle. Meanwhile, Wine Spectator's J.M. praises its "dark ganache and loamy profile," rating it at 96 and calling it an "impressive effort" for the vintage. Similarly, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate describes it as "one of the stars of the vintage," highlighting its "velvety and layered" structure, with a score of 96.
Wine Enthusiast awards the wine a 97, commending its "beautifully-perfumed" nature and "ripe soft tannins." Neal Martin’s Wine Journal, with a 98-point rating, finds it "intellectual and enigmatic," suggesting it might rival the esteemed 2009 and 2010 vintages in the future.
James Suckling rates it 95, noting its "cedar wood, ripe dark plums and cherries," while John Gilman of View From The Cellar echoes its greatness with a score of 95, emphasizing its "deep, pure and beautifully complex" profile. Jeb Dunnuck also gives it a 93, appreciating its "beautifully layered, elegant" nature.
Overall, the 2011 Vieux Château Certan is a sophisticated wine with a strong pedigree, poised to age gracefully and offer continued enjoyment for decades.