2020 Chateau Potensac

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Château Potensac is located on the grounds of the Haut-Médoc in the Médoc. Although there are numerous Médoc wines of a higher quality than the Haiut-Médocs, Potensac is a striking example of this. This wine is made by Michel Delon from Leoville las Cases in St. Julien. Due to the various extensions, the spireless church in the hamlet of Potensac is part of the domain.

The estate has been in the hands of the same family since time immemorial and has always been handed down by women. The current owner, Jean-Hubert Delon, inherited the estate from his paternal grandmother, Georgette Liquard. Although it is close to the river, Potensac is located on a high piece of land in Northern Medoc. Due to this position, the site has been populated since ancient times. The name "Medoc" in fact comes from "medio aquae" which means "in the middle of the waters". The vineyards are planted on the best quality soils in the Ordonnac district, the vineyards now extend over 60 hectares on a terroir where the typical characteristics of each grape variety express themselves very clearly and give the wine excellent maturing potential.

The 2020 Potensac is a blend of 44% merlot, 33% cabernet sauvignon, 22% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot. The wine has 14% alcohol and is aged in 35% new French oak barriques. In the glass the Potensac is colored medium to deep garnet purple, it pops from the glass with scents of ripe, juicy black plums, blueberries, currants and cassis, plus hints of dried Provencal herbs, cinnamon stick and dusty soil. The palate is medium to full bodied and packed with vibrant layers of black and red berries, supported by soft tannins.

FACT: In the 'Attachments' tab you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will send this to you automatically when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you pick up the wine you will often receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Collect' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.

Packing information Box
Type of Wine Red
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Appellation Medoc
Winery Chateau Potensac
Grape Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2020
Drinking as of 2023
Drinking till 2035
Alcohol % 13.5
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Promotion Tier Price
Parker rating 91
James Suckling rating 94
Vinous rating 92
Tasting Profiles Complex, Donker fruit, Fruitig, Krachtig, Rijk, Rood fruit, Tannines, Vol
Drink moments Barbecue, Borrelen, Cadeau!, Iets te vieren, Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch, Summer party, Terras
Sommy Pairing Beschrijving De 2020 Château Potensac toont een medium tot volle body met rijpe zwarte pruimen, bosbessen en cassis, omlijst door Provençaalse kruiden, een vleugje kaneel en een stoffige, aardse ondertoon en zachte tannines door 35% nieuw Frans eiken. Door die fruitrijke concentratie, frisse zuren en zachte tannines werkt hij uitstekend bij rundvlees en lam omdat het fruit de vleessappen aanvult, de tannines de eiwitten snijden en de kruidige tonen ovens- en grillaroma's versterken, terwijl charcuterie en gerijpte kazen goed reageren op het rijpe fruit en het lichte eiken. Specifiek komen gegrild of langzaam geroosterd rundvlees en lam met rozemarijn of knoflook, stoofschotels en langzaam gegaarde sukadelappen en een plank met gedroogde hammen en oude harde kazen het beste tot hun recht naast deze wijn.

Parker

91

James Suckling

94

Vinous

92

Château Potensac is located on the ground of the Haut-Médoc in the Médoc. Although there are numerous Médoc wines with a higher quality than the Haiut-Médocs, Potensac is a striking example of this. This wine is therefore made by Michel Delon of Leoville las Cases in St. Julien. Due to the various extensions, the pointed church in the hamlet of Potensac belongs to the domain. The Chappele de Potensac is the 2nd wine of this Chateau.

Owner Jean-Hubert Delon inherited Chateau Potensac from his grandmother Georgette Liquard and, in addition to Château Leoville Las Cases in Saint-Julien and Château Nénin in Pomerol, acquired a beautiful domain.

Château Potensac was the only AC Médoc to have the status of Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel until this classification was abolished in 2007. The domain is located in the north of the Médoc on a high point on a limestone soil covered with siliceous clay, similar to that of Saint-Estephe. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc canes grow up to 80 years old in this special terroir and still produce perfectly ripe and healthy grapes. Château Potensac is a powerful, rich wine and is considered by many to be a classic example of a Médoc.

Food Pairings

De 2020 Château Potensac toont een medium tot volle body met rijpe zwarte pruimen, bosbessen en cassis, omlijst door Provençaalse kruiden, een vleugje kaneel en een stoffige, aardse ondertoon en zachte tannines door 35% nieuw Frans eiken. Door die fruitrijke concentratie, frisse zuren en zachte tannines werkt hij uitstekend bij rundvlees en lam omdat het fruit de vleessappen aanvult, de tannines de eiwitten snijden en de kruidige tonen ovens- en grillaroma's versterken, terwijl charcuterie en gerijpte kazen goed reageren op het rijpe fruit en het lichte eiken. Specifiek komen gegrild of langzaam geroosterd rundvlees en lam met rozemarijn of knoflook, stoofschotels en langzaam gegaarde sukadelappen en een plank met gedroogde hammen en oude harde kazen het beste tot hun recht naast deze wijn.

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