Chapel of Potensac - Château Potensac - Médoc 2016 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056

Jamessuckling.com

91 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/4/2019

An attractive nose with red fruit and an array of red flowers that lead to a palate that has red fruit at its core and a fresh, attractive set of polished, vibrant tannins. Fresh finish. This has ripeness and verve. A blend of 75 per cent merlot, 17 per cent cabernet sauvignon and eight per cent cabernet franc. Second wine of Château Potensac. Exceptional value. Try from 2022.

Vinous

83 / 100

byNeal Martinthe1/24/2019

The 2016 Chapelle de Potensac has a lightly tobacco-scented bouquet of blackberry and a touch of bell pepper. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannin. Rather rustic and, to be honest, just too simple toward the finish. Drink over the next two or three years.

Vinous

90 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe1/21/2019

The 2016 Chapelle de Potensac is an absolutely gorgeous second wine from Jean-Hubert Delon's Potensac estate. Fresh, perfumed and beautifully lifted in the glass, the Chapelle is flat-out delicious. Floral notes add freshness to a core of sweet red cher pomegranate, blood orange and spice flavors. Delon's entire portfolio is impressive in 2016, but the wines from Potensac are especially of note. Tasted two times.

Wine Advocate

87 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe11/30/2018

The 2016 Chapelle de Potensac is blended of 75% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Cabernet Franc. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, it gives up gorgeous black plums, mulberries and black cherries with hints of cinnamon stick and rose hip tea. The palate is medium-bodied, fine, refreshing and elegant with soft tannins and plenty of juicy fruit.

Vinifera

88 / 100

byJacques Perrinthe5/10/2017

Fruits rouges, touche de chocolat, épices. Jolie bouche, souple et gourmande, pour ce vin à la finale fruitée, d'une agréable persistance.

Wine Advocate

84-86 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/2/2017

The 2016 Chapelle de Potensac is a blend of 75% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Cabernet Franc. It has quite a punchy bouquet with more red than black fruit infused with a touch of seaweed and oyster shell. The palate is sharp on the entry with attacking acidity, bitter cherry infusing the red fruit with sous-bois notes towards the rather angular finish. This will be drinking for three or four years after bottling.

Vinous

88-90 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/26/2017

The 2016 Chapelle de Potensac, the second wine from Potensac shows just how appealing this vintage is. Sweet red cherry, plum, pomegranate and sweet floral notes run through the 2016. Supple and juicy, with no hard edges, this wine is a winner.

matthewjukes.com

16,5 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe4/25/2017

(75 Merlot, 17 Cabernet Sauvignon, 8 Cabernet Franc) | 5% new oak | 13.3% alc. | 63 IPT Very clean, bright and open and with some nice, sour red cherry notes to balance the exuberant attack this is a very smart and balanced wine. Very impressive and very immediate. 16.5

Jancis Robinson

16,5 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/21/2017

75% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc. Yield 55 hl/ha. 5% new oak.Round and winning and early maturing. Charming but not a long-distance runner. Real charm. GV?

Wine Enthusiast

88-90 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/19/2017

Barrel Sample. This wine's fruitiness is currently dominant, with attractive cherry tones that are bolstered by fine acidity. Soft, ripe and juicy, it is freshened by its crisp aftertaste. It will age well over the medium term.

Decanter.com

87 / 100

byJane Ansonthe4/19/2017

Located just north of St-Estèphe on clay, gravel and limestone soils. Beautifully fragrant in the mouth, this has an effortless quality to it. A very pretty wine with fine tannins. Gentle red fruits and 10% new oak make this a great choice for early drinking.

Jamessuckling.com

90-91 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2017

This is a really beautiful red with currant and violet character. Medium-bodied, fresh and delicious with hints of citrus undertones. Makes you want to drink it. Second wine of Potensac.