Chateau la Confession - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2011

Wine Advocate

91 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe5/2/2014

Another terrific effort from Jean-Philippe Janoueix, this beautiful 2011 boasts a dense purple color as well as a big, sweet bouquet of smoky barbecue, red and black fruits, and subtle background oak. Rich, full-bodied and textured, there is not a hard edge to be found in this plush, well-endowed St.-Emilion. Enjoy it over the next decade.

Jamessuckling.com

91 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/19/2014

A polished, very pretty wine with blackberry, dark-chocolate and light cream character. Medium to full body with fine tannins and a fresh finish. Needs at least four to five yeas to soften. Try in 2019.

Wine Spectator

89-92 / 100

byJames Molesworththe2/11/2014

Dark, but with solid drive all along the way, as dark boysenberry, linzer torte and blackberry fruit courses along, held together by a prominent graphite spine. Long finish is stuffed with fruit. Impressive effort.

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2012

Producer Jean-Philippe Janoueix, who does such a super job with his Pomerol, La Croix Saint-Georges, and his generic Bordeaux, Croix Mouton, has this vineyard in fine working form. The 2011 La Confession (69% Merlot and 31% Cabernet Franc) hit 13.9% natural alcohol. Its dark blue/black color is followed by abundant notes of creosote, camphor, blackberries and blueberries intertwined with notions of espresso roast and new oak. With outstanding concentration, texture and ripeness, this medium to full-bodied, surprisingly evolved, delicious St.-Emilion should drink well young and last for 12-15+ years.

TAST

16 / 20

by Bettane & Desseauvethe4/30/2012

Déjà très plaisants, les arômes fleurent bon la mûre et les épices douces, la bouche offre des tanins juteux bien proportionnés avec une allonge de belle facture.

Wein Wisser

18 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe4/30/2012

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The Wine Cellar Insider

90-91 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/27/2012

From 69% Merlot and 31% Cabernet Franc, the wine offers coffee, licorice, cherry and oak. Supple and round, ripe black raspberry, vanilla, licorice and coffee can be found in the finish. 90-91 Pts

Wine Spectator

89-92 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/10/2012

Dark, but with solid drive all along the way, as dark boysenberry, linzer torte and blackberry fruit courses along, held together by a prominent graphite spine. Long finish is stuffed with fruit. Impressive effort.—J.M.