| Rating | 91 |
| Style | Red |
| Blend | Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot |
| Vintage | 2011 |
| Appellation |
Médoc Bordeaux France |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Price | $24.00 Value Pick |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2017-12-31 |
Perfect For
Date Night, Impressing On A Budget, Winning Over the Boss
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot , Sangiovese , Tempranillo
Château Rollan de By 'Cru Bourgeois' Médoc 2011 Review
With phenomenal richness and complexity for the price, this Merlot-dominant Bordeaux blend is an absolute steal. The nose is succulent yet lifted, with notes of red and black cherry, blackberry, mint chocolate, and vanilla bean, all of which become more tart on the palate. Full and grippy, flavors of cinnamon spice and sweet tobacco add even more nuance on the long finish.
As of 2024, VinePair no longer participates in any affiliate programs. All links included in our content are as a convenience to our readers, not for earning commission — we receive no monetary value from them. Learn more about our tastings & review department here!
Related Reads
Learn About Bordeaux
Related Bordeaux Reviews
Château Mongravey Margaux Crus Bourgeois Supérieur 2020:
Cru Bourgeois is a wonderful classification system in Bordeaux that not enough people know about. Under the watchful eye of winemaker ...
Château Cissac Haut Médoc 2020:
Bordeaux doesn’t need to be expensive. Wines from the prestigious estates that were included in the 1855 classification are for sure, but ...
Featured Bordeaux Articles
The 50 Best Wines of 2023:
Read VinePair's authoritative list of the best 50 wines of 2023 now! These are 50 of the best wines you can buy. See them all now!
These Vines Aren’t for Wine. They’re for Data.:
Winemakers across the world are turning plots of land into mini-science labs to analyze how grapes are adapting to the climate crisis.
The 30 Best Red Wines for 2024:
From weeknight bottles to special-occasion splurges, here are the 30 red wines that should be in your glass this year.
