" Very elegant and complex nose, delicately fruity and floral, with hints of pepper, full-bodied on the palate, with pure fruit, very fresh tannins, and good length. Harmonious, energetic, long, flavorful, and balanced. " (Le Guide des Vins Bettane & Desseauve) The straightforwardness of the beautiful Cabernet is finely coated here by the fruit of the Merlot. The whole is well balanced and plays a superbly fleshy part. Very beautiful sparkle! Delivery in wooden crates for all orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery method).
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Eye
Beautiful ruby/purple color
Nose
Very expressive, with beautiful aromas of red and black berries.
Mouth
Balanced with mineral and licorice notes. Rich and fresh.
Serve
Decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with red meat, a cheese platter...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 16/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About wine:
Very elegant and complex nose, delicately fruity and floral, with hints of pepper. Full-bodied on the palate, with pure fruit, very fresh tannins, and good length. Harmonious, energetic, long, flavorful, and balanced.
About the estate:
Undoubtedly the most highly regarded wine in the Médoc appellation, Potensac owes its success to the quality of the winemaking teams assembled by the Delon family, owners of the château, who work to the same exacting standards as at Léoville-Las Cases. The very old age of the vineyard, with some Cabernet plots over 80 years old, does not prevent it from being perfectly productive! The wine is classic in style, with notes of cedar on the nose and spices in the tannins, and a lot of firmness. It is currently evolving towards greater immediacy and suppleness. The latest vintages are majestic and classy, and will console all those who can no longer afford the most famous wines.
Decanter
Wine rated (2017 guide) 90/100
About wine:
Excellent concentration on the nose, which continues on the palate. The estate's oldest Cabernet Franc vines are selected for this wine (representing 17% of the blend) and are around 100 years old. A step above Chapelle and great quality for such an inexpensive wine.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rating (2019 guide) 2 stars (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About wine:
The elegance of the presentation is reflected in a bouquet with subtle fruity and toasted notes. On the palate, too, the wood respects the wine, which seduces with its beautiful balance, perfectly integrated tannins, and length.
About the estate:
A beautiful estate located on one of the highest points in northern Médoc, this renowned cru, run by Jean-Hubert Delon (Léoville Las Cases), covers most of its 84 hectares on clay-gravel hilltops with limestone subsoil and a high proportion of gravel, a terroir similar to that of Saint-Estèphe. Not to be missed.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2016 guide) 91/100 (Outstanding wine)
About wine:
The Potensac 2015 is a blend of 45% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 17% Cabernet Franc, grown at 50 hl/ha and aged in one-third new oak. The nose offers a sensation of lightness: small black cherries, crème de cassis, and crushed strawberries, lovely and nicely concentrated. The medium-bodied palate is characterized by fine tannins, fresh and lemony notes, just a touch of reduction towards the finish, but this will eventually disappear when bottled. I would simply have preferred more persistence on the finish, but otherwise it is a decent Potensac.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rating (2018 guide) 16/20 + Favorite Very good wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About wine:
Full-bodied, displaying beautifully intense fruitiness and just the right amount of maturity, it is already appealing and delicious. However, it will be necessary to wait for it to develop further.
About the estate:
Bargain hunters know that Château Potensac is the flagship of the Médoc appellation, thanks to the 300,000 bottles produced each year and the consistency of its quality. The little brother of Léoville Las Cases, it benefits from all the expertise of the team and, thanks to the aging of the vineyard, now produces the best wine in its appellation. Delicious after two or three years in the bottle, it is also capable of aging for a long time. Its style combines generosity and precision, without heaviness or vulgarity.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2018 guide) 92/100
About wine:
This lovely red wine offers clarity and transparency, with notes of redcurrant, lemon zest, and lemongrass. Full-bodied on the palate, with very fine tannins and a lovely texture. A precise wine. Ready to drink now or keep for future enjoyment.