“ A superb nose of black cherry, blackcurrant, and blueberry, with beautiful aromatic expression and a confident freshness. The palate is wonderfully juicy and very fresh, with smoothness, remarkable structure, and very elegant tannins—particularly on the finish—which give it an airy finish. Full of energy and elegance. A very promising wine. ” (Anthocyanes 2019)
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Eye
Deep garnet-purple color
Nose
A bouquet featuring notes of plum, blackberry, redcurrant, and blackcurrant, as well as spices and cinnamon sticks
Palate
Flavorful and juicy, with a nice structure. Notes of blackberry, juicy raspberry, and a hint of blackcurrant, as well as chocolate and licorice
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2022
Drink before
2040
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with pan-fried Bordeaux porcini mushrooms, lamprey à la bordelaise, or a Bazas beef ribeye
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2019 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2021 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the wine:
A true Médoc, classic, with cedar notes, precise, exemplary.
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, 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 spices in the tannins, and great firmness. It is currently evolving toward greater immediate finesse and suppleness. The latest vintages are majestic and of the highest class; they will console all those who can no longer afford the most famous wines.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2022 guide) 2 stars (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the wine:
With its elegant aromatic profile, the 2018 Potensac opens up unreservedly with notes of ripe red fruit. This ripeness is reflected in a full-bodied, velvety palate, supported by fine, silky tannins.
About the estate:
A beautiful estate situated on one of the highest points in northern Médoc, this renowned vineyard—managed by Jean-Hubert Delon (Léoville Las Cases)—spans most of its 84 hectares across clay-gravel ridges with 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
Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting 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 blends generosity and precision, without heaviness or vulgarity.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2021 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
A fruity nose of blackcurrant and blueberry, with notes of sage and vanilla. It is full-bodied with firm tannins. Flavorful and juicy, with pleasant acidity. Compact and lingering.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2020 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
What a superb bouquet, marked by varietal freshness and black berries. Notes of blackberries, eucalyptus, and licorice. This freshness is also ever-present on the palate, right from the first sip. The wine is juicy, fruity, and has a tight yet perfectly integrated tannic structure. A beautiful balance between the tannins and the tension of the acidity. The latter, in fact, perfectly supports the flavor profile all the way through to the finish. A fruity, juicy, and lingering finish. A great Potensac!
Vert de Vin
Wine rated (2019 guide) 92-93/100 (Jonathan Choukroun Chicheportiche)
About the wine:
The nose is fruity and offers a subtle richness. It reveals notes of blackberry, wild raspberry, and, more subtly, ripe wild red berries, combined with delicate hints of violet and subtle notes of licorice. The palate is fruity, juicy, and balanced, offering good definition, lovely juicy fruit, pleasant freshness, smoothness, body, richness, and indulgence, along with a subtly tart structure. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy, juicy raspberry, and, to a lesser extent, fleshy, juicy red berries, combined with subtle hints of blackcurrant as well as very delicate notes of licorice, chocolate, and vanilla.
Anthocyanes - Yohan Castaing
Wine rated (2019 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
A superb nose of black cherry, blackcurrant, and blueberry, with a beautiful aromatic profile and a distinct freshness. The palate is wonderfully juicy and very fresh, with a smooth texture, remarkable structure, and very elegant tannins—particularly on the finish—which give it an airy, light finish. Full of energy and elegance. A very promising wine.
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