21361 customer reviews

Château Potensac 2006 - Cru Bourgeois

Médoc|Red wine

3.9/5 (8 customers)

Rating: Robert Parker 88/100, Gault Millau 16/20, Bettane & Desseauve 15/20, RVF 15/20, Guide Hachette 2** (Remarkable Wine)
“This Médoc displays delicious aromas of blackcurrant and morello cherry, accompanied by light notes of spice and earth. The palate is opulent, well-balanced, and offers a beautiful finish of ripe black fruits.” (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2012 - Gault Millau) • Delivered in a wooden case for orders of 12 bottles of this wine shipped within France •

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Estate

Château Potensac

Vintage

Cru Bourgeois

Vintage

2006

Designation

Médoc

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot Noir, 15% Cabernet Franc

Regions

gravelly and clay-limestone

Viticulture

Vineyard area: 65 hectares

Grape Harvest

gravelly and clay-limestone slopes

Winemaking

traditional method for 15 to 18 days

Livestock farming

100% in barrels for 18 months. 30% of the barrels are new and 70% have previously held wine

Alcohol content

12,5%

Eye

beautiful ruby-purple color

Nose

very expressive, with a multitude of aromas of red and black berries

Palate

A beautiful balance, with notes of minerality and licorice. Rich and fresh, this exceptional Cru Bourgeois has only grown more exquisite.

Serve

decant at 17-18°C

Open

1 hour ago

Drink from

2012

Drink before

2022

Food and wine pairings

A déguster sur des viandes rouges, un plateau de fromages...<br/>

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2021 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)

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 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

Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

A beautiful estate situated on one of the highest points in northern Médoc, this renowned estate, led by Jean-Hubert Delon (Léoville Las Cases), covers most of its 84 hectares on clay-gravel ridges with limestone subsoil and a high proportion of gravel—a terroir similar to that of Saint-Estèphe. A must-visit.

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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 produced 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 richness and precision, without heaviness or vulgarity.

Customer rating

3.9/5

based on 8 reviews

Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on March 28, 2023

A jewel of the Médoc, sadly forgotten in the cellar. My bad. Too bad for the Easter lamb! The tannins are still firm and austere. The intensity of the black fruit and spice aromas, as well as the toasty and vanilla notes, have faded somewhat. The subtlety of the oak, on the other hand, has all but vanished. Furthermore, it has lost some of its power and length. Still, this 2006, even on the decline, did justice to a duck confit parmentier. Score = 3.6.