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Providence 2011

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > Pomerol
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyMerlot

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Tasting Notes

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.

93
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (212), April 2014

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.

92
James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, March 2014

Slightly lighter than the more muscular recent releases from the château, this is still a pretty chewy wine, with flavours that are reminiscent of Italian Aglianico or Barbera. Aromatic herbs, some mint, fruit cake, lots of colour and a fresh, zesty finish. 10+ years.

93
Tim Atkin MW, timatkin.com, April 2012

The 2011 Providence is one of the finest young vintage of this wine that I can recall ever tasting. It is not as powerful as the very successful 2010 version, but stylistically, I may have a very slight preference for this beautifully balanced 2011. The very refined nose wafts from the glass in a complex mélange of black cherries, raspberries, espresso, woodsmoke, complex soil tones and a deft base of new wood. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, pure and complete, with a superb core of fruit, excellent focus and balance, ripe tannins and a very long, bright and properly reserved finish. This is a very impressive young Pomerol that should absolutely delight the senses after it has slept away the next dozen years or so in the cellar. I am sure that Christian Moueix does not need my aesthetic advice, but Providence might get a bit more respect in the marketplace if it were adorned with a more traditionally styled label, as the modern label on this wine seems somewhat at odds with its very classic and classy profile in the glass. (Drink between 2025-2075)

93+
John Gilman, View From the Cellar (38), April 2012
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