Castle Potensac - Médoc 2015

Vinifera

3 / 5

the5/31/2016

Notes généreuses de fruits mûrs sur un sillage de tabac blond. Corps ample. Très jolie texture consistante et trame finement articulée. Il laisse une très agréable sensation de fraîcheur sur la finale. À nouveau un très beau rapport qualité/prix prévisible !

Wine Advocate

89-91 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/29/2016

The 2015 Potensac is a blend of 45% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon and 17% Cabernet Franc that was cropped at 50 hl/ha, and raised in one-third new oak. There is a sense of airiness on the nose: small dark cherries, crème de cassis and crushed strawberry, pretty and nicely focused. The palate is medium-bodied with edgy tannin, fresh and citrus in style, just a touch of reduction towards the finish, but they will blow off by the time it is in bottle. I would have just preferred more persistence on the finish, but otherwise this is a decent Potensac. Drink 2019-2030

The Wine Cellar Insider

88-90 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/30/2016

From a blend of 45% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon and 17% Cabernet Franc, the wine reached 13.32% alcohol and will be aged in 1/3 new, French oak barrels. Offering up classic notes of earthy qualities and cassis, the wine is firm, structured, masculine and tannic. Give this old school wine a decade of age, before it begins to unfurl its secondary characteristics and starts to soften. The finish is fresh, with a nice licorice accent to the crisp, fresh cassis.

Bettane & Desseauve

15,5 / 20

the4/28/2016

Vigoureux, belle profondeur. Sérieusement constitué, très épicé, peut-être un peu de sécheresse en fin de bouche, mais complexe et racé comme peu d’autres dans son appellation en 2015.

Vinous

88-90 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/27/2016

The 2015 Potensac is gorgeous. Dark red cherry, plum, spice, new leather and licorice abound in this racy, voluptuous Médoc from the Delon family. Dark red cherry, mocha, plum, spice and sweet floral notes grace the racy, silky finish. The 2015 is a lovely Potensac. The blend is 45% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon and 17% Cabernet Franc.

Decanter.com

90 / 100

bySteven Spurrierthe4/27/2016

Jancis Robinson

16,5 /

byJancis Robinsonthe4/26/2016

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timatkin.com

91 / 100

byTim Atkin MWthe4/20/2016

Wine Enthusiast

90-92 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/15/2016

Barrel Sample. There is some sense of structure here, although the dominant character is a vivid fruitiness. This wine has crisp, black currant acidity and a fascinating burst of orange brightness. Consider short-term aging. 91 points

Jamessuckling.com

90-91 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2016

Lots of mineral and stone aromas and flavors with blackberry and blueberry aromas. Full and very fine texture. Well made for the vintage considering the moisture in Northern Médoc.

Wine Spectator

90-93 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/3/2016

An austere style, offering a frame of warm stone around the core of currant and bitter cherry flavors, with tangy minerality through the finish. Perhaps not as broad as some of its peers, but with good cut, drive and focus.—J.M.