“Delicate tannins lend this wine density and structure. A high proportion (69%) of the two Cabernet varieties boosts the concentration and gives the wine a surprising body for the vintage. It’s a great success for the year. ” (Wine Enthusiast 2016) Delivered in a wooden case for any order of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding the “Pickup Point” delivery method)
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Eye
beautiful ruby/purple color
Nose
Very expressive, with lovely aromas of red and black berries
Palate
Well-balanced with notes of minerality and licorice. Rich and fresh
Serve
decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
2017
Drink before
2028
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with red meat, a cheese platter...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Undoubtedly the most highly regarded wine of the Médoc appellation, Potensac owes its success to the quality of the winemaking teams assembled by the Delon family, the château’s owners, who work according to the same exacting standards as at Léoville-Las Cases. The vineyard’s advanced age—with some Cabernet plots over 80 years old—does not prevent it from being perfectly productive! The wine embodies the classic style to the highest degree, with notes of cedar on the nose and spice in the tannins, and great firmness. It is currently evolving toward greater immediate finesse and suppleness. The most recent vintages are majestic and of the highest class; they will be a consolation to all those who can no longer afford the most famous wines.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
A beautiful estate located on one of the highest points in the northern Médoc, this renowned cru—led by Jean-Hubert Delon (Léoville Las Cases)—spans most of its 84 hectares across clay-gravel ridges with a limestone subsoil and a high proportion of gravel, a terroir similar to that of Saint-Estèphe. A must-visit.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2018 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
As bargain hunters know, Château Potensac is the flagship of the Médoc appellation, thanks to the 300,000 bottles it produces each year and the consistency of its quality. As the younger sibling of Léoville Las Cases, it benefits from the team’s full expertise, and thanks to the aging of the vineyard, it now produces the best wine in its appellation. Delicious after two or three years in the bottle, it also has the potential for long-term aging. Its style combines richness and precision, without heaviness or coarseness.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2016 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
Delicate tannins lend this wine density and structure. A high proportion (69%) of the two Cabernet varieties enhances the wine’s concentration and gives it remarkable body for this vintage. It’s a great success for the year.