Château Potensac 2010 - Cru Bourgeois

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 delight all those who can no longer afford the most famous wines.

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 limestone subsoil and a high proportion of gravel, a terroir similar to that of Saint-Estèphe. A must-try.

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.