Chapelle de Potensac - Médoc 2018

Vinous

89

byAntonio Gallonithe3/31/2021

The 2018 Chapelle de Potensac is bright, perfumed and very nicely lifted, with plenty of red berry, dried leaves and floral character. Silky and light on its feet, the Chapelle is a gorgeous, refined Left Bank red to drink over the next decade. There is lovely 2018 raciness to the fruit and impeccable balance to round things out.

Wine Advocate

86

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe3/31/2021

Medium garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Chapelle de Potensac offers up cheery, uncomplicated scents of black raspberries, Bing cherries and stewed plums with hints of fallen leaves, bouquet garni and pencil lead. Medium-bodied, the soft-textured palate has lovely purity with loads of red berry and dried herbs flavors and a refreshing finish.

Vinous

86

byNeal Martinthe3/12/2021

The 2018 Chapelle de Potensac has a light earthy bouquet that just needs to show a little more fruit; it feels backward and a bit introspective at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, light tannins and a very subtle herbaceous note toward the finish. Enjoy this easygoing Saint-Julien over the next 4–5 years.

Jamessuckling.com

91

byJames Sucklingthe1/19/2021

Blackberry, mushroom and earthy notes on the nose. It is full-bodied with elegant tannins and a savory, juicy texture in the mouth, leading to a flavorful finish. Lightly juicy. A tiny bit hollow in the middle palate now, but nicely done. Better after 2022, when it will have filled in.

Decanter.com

88

byJane Ansonthe1/12/2021

Vinifera

86

byJacques Perrinthe5/1/2019

Jolie couleur. Fin, fruité, un peu linéaire. Bouche à l'attaque gourmande. Equilibré et gourmand avec une agréble finale sur les fruits rouges pour ce vin orienté sur le merlot.   

Jeb DUNNUCK

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byJeb Dunnuckthe5/1/2019

A blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Cabernet Franc, the 2018 Chapelle De Potensac is a juicy, ripe, sexy second wine that has terrific purity as well as notes of black raspberries, cassis, leafy herbs, and earth. It has good acidity and freshness, plenty of fruit, and a clean, balanced style.

Jamessuckling.com

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byJames Sucklingthe4/12/2019

This is a fantastic second wine of Potensac with a degree of power and density I have not seen for a while. Medium to full body, firm tannins and a flavorful finish.