Chateau La Providence 2011

ANTONIO GALLONI: "Medium dark ruby. Bright red fruit aromas lifted by pepper, peony and violet. Came across as almost light next to the chunkier Latour à Pomerol at my tasting of the Jean-Pierre Moueix wines, but displays lovely energy and breed to the savory flavors of red berries, flowers and wild herbs. This sharply delineated, very pure Pomerol finishes with impressive lift and length. A lovely Providence that strikes me as fresher and more politely styled than some past recent vintages."

JAMES SUCKLING: "Aromas of cherries, plums and chocolate follow through to a full body, with chewy tannins and a subtle finish. Bright acidity. Tangy and fine. This needs two or three years to soften."

WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Earth, black cherry liqueur, forest floor, wood and floral scents open to a fresh, round, supple, ripe Pomerol filled with plush textures, ripe red berries and a long fruit-filled finish."

WINEADVOCATE: "Another brilliant wine from Christian Moueix, the 2011 La Providence exhibits copious aromas of black raspberries, forest floor and a hint of spring flowers in its full-bodied, surprisingly rich, dense, creamy-textured personality. Long and opulent, this impressive Pomerol is a great success in this vintage. Consume it over the next 15+ years."

WEINWISSER: "Extrem dunkles Purpur mit lila und violetten Reflexen. Verrücktes, eigenwilliges Merlot-Bouquet, Cassis und kandierte Cakesfrüchte, dropsige Nuancen, sehr konzentriert. Im Gaumen spürt man einerseits eine gewisse Überreife der Trauben, dann im Innern aber auch kernige, pfeffrige Noten, doch die Gesamtsüsse überdeckt diesen kleinen Makel."

WINESPECTATOR: "Offers a velvety, caressing feel, with enticing black and rooibos tea notes framing the core of supple cherry compote, steeped red currant and raspberry fruit flavors. Delivers a long, polished finish. Best from 2016 through 2026. 1,000 cases made. –JM"