2011 Clos Dubreuil Saint-Emilion Grand Dru

One of my favorite cult St.-Emilions, proprietor Benoit Trocard consistently turns out a gorgeous, hedonistic wine that is loaded with notes of flowers, black cherries, glycerin and fruit. From a more challenging vintage, the 2011 follows that trend. Relatively full for a 2011, with no hard edges, this sumptuous St.-Emilion should drink nicely for 7-8 years.

Blackish purple. Real lift here on the nose. Then a bit sweet. Intense and a bit tarry but serious and savoury on the finish. Quite energetic fruit. (JR)

One of my favorite cult St.-Emilions, proprietor Benoit Trocard consistently turns out a gorgeous, hedonistic wine that is loaded with notes of flowers, black cherries, glycerin and fruit. From a more challenging vintage, the 2011 follows that trend. Relatively full for a 2011, with no hard edges, this sumptuous St.-Emilion should drink nicely for 7-8 years. Apr 2014, www.robertparker.com