Potensac - Médoc 2021

Jamessuckling.com

93

byJames Sucklingthe7/8/2024

Vinous

91

byAntonio Gallonithe4/2/2024

The 2021 Potensac is a racy, heady wine. There's a bit more Cabernet Sauvignon in this year's blend, and that comes through in the wine's personality. Medium in body, savory and super-expressive, Potensac is terrific in 2021. I especially admire its fines

Jeb DUNNUCK

89

byJeb Dunnuckthe3/4/2024

The 2021 Château Potensac is up-front and charming, with medium-bodied aromas and flavors of ripe red fruits, spice, and savory herbs in a balanced, elegant package. It shows a very classic 2021 fresher, lively style and will round into form with just a year or two of bottle age and evolve nicely over the following decade.

Vinous

91

byAntonio Gallonithe2/28/2024

The 2021 Potensac is a racy, heady wine. There's a bit more Cabernet Sauvignon in this year's blend, and that comes through in the wine's personality. Medium in body, savory and super-expressive, Potensac is terrific in 2021. I especially admire its finesse. Lifted floral top notes brighten the finish.

Wine Advocate

89

byWilliam Kelleythe2/22/2024

A strong effort, the 2021 Potensac offers up aromas of minty cassis, cigar wrapper and sweet soil tones, followed by a medium-bodied, supple and lively palate. It's a pure, charming, well-made rendition of this dependable bottling.

Wine Spectator

88

byJames Molesworththe2/22/2024

Polished and fresh, with brightness to the red and black cherry core carried by sweet tobacco and a subtle sanguine hint. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2030.  –JM

Wine Enthusiast

93

byRoger Vossthe1/7/2024

Structure from Cabernet Sauvignon and nutmeg aromas are paired with acidity and open blackberry flavors. The wine is generous with plenty of rich black-currant fruits. Drink from 2026.

Jamessuckling.com

92-93

byJames Sucklingthe6/8/2022

Real clarity of fruit with currants, blueberries and crushed stone. Some saltiness. Medium body and fine tannins. Perfumed and peppery, with peppercorn notes.

Jeb DUNNUCK

88-90

byJeb Dunnuckthe6/2/2022

The 2021 Château Potensac might be outstanding and certainly has lots to love. A blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot, it has solid cassis and almost raspberry-like fruit, notes of cedar, tobacco, and flowers, medium body, and silky, polished tannins. It's a classic Bordeaux to enjoy on release and over the following 10-12 years or so.

Bettane & Desseauve

91-92

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/24/2022

Ferme, précis, rigoureux et sans dureté dans son soutien tannique.Un classique du genre, fidèle à son style habituel. Bien marqué par ses excellents cabernets francs.

The Vintage Journal

91-92

byAndrew Caillard MWthe5/17/2022

Medium-deep crimson. Intense black olive, blackberry fruits. Chewy wine with plentiful blackberry, mulberry fruits, vigorous al dente/ brambly textures and underlying savoury oak/ roasted chestnut notes. Firm finish. 40% cabernet sauvignon, 34% merlot, 23% cabernet franc, 3% petit verdot. 20% new French oak. 13.1% alc

Alexandre Ma

90-92

byAlexandre Mathe5/16/2022

The nose of Potensac 2021 is a bit reserved. The familiar fragrances of peach blossom and plum blossom are not pronounced at this stage, but the fruity notes are purely clear. Benefiting from the silky tannins, the structure of this wine is delicate, and profound enough on the aftertaste. Just be patient for a while, it will open your arms with blossom. Potensac 2021???????,?????????????????????,?????????????????????????,??????????,?????,???????????????

The Wine Cellar Insider

89-91

byJeff Levethe5/16/2022

Leafy spearmint and red fruits are the thrust of this bright, crisp, foursquare styled vintage. Quite classic in nature, this firm, chewy wine is perfect for lovers of classic styled Bordeaux. The wine was produced from blending 40% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Cabernet Franc and 13% Petit Verdot, 13.1% ABV. Drink from 2025-2038. 89-91

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

89

byJane Ansonthe5/13/2022

Vinous

87-89

byNeal Martinthe5/12/2022

The 2021 Potensac was picked September 29 through October 13 and contains the highest-ever percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon (40%). Aged in 20% new oak, it has a light blackberry and raspberry nose with touches of tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied, though clearly lighter and airier than recent vintages, and displays slight attenuation on the finish. Two bottles tasted, the second at the château showing slightly better. (13.10% alcohol)

Vinous

90-92

byAntonio Gallonithe5/11/2022

The 2021 Potensac is beguiling. Perhaps it is the high amount of Cabernet Franc (23%) in the blend this year. The 2021 exudes refinement from the very first taste. Rose petal, spice, crushed red berry fruit and sweet pipe tobacco all open effortlessly. Readers will find a Haut-Médoc endowed with compelling aromatic presence and exceptional balance. The purity of the flavors is striking.

vvwine

90-92

byAdrian Van Velsenthe5/10/2022

Leuchtendes Rubin. Die Nase ist klar und rein wie ein Bergbach, rote Beerenfrucht, ein Touch Holz, feine, steinige Noten, darüber Zedern. Im Gaumen schlank, knackig, präzise Gerbstoffe, wohl dosiert, ungemein lebhaft und balanciert, mit leichtem Körper, viel Frische und sehr guter Länge. Wird früh Spass machen, hat jedoch gute Reserven. 2025-2040 (Verkostet im April 2022. Château Léoville Las Cases)

Anthocyanes

91-93

byYohan Castaingthe5/6/2022

Assemblages réalisés. Légèrement terrien et racinaire, le bouquet offre de superbes arômes de fruits frais, de fleurs, d'iris, d'épices et très cabernet franc, dont le pourcentage (14 %) est d'ailleurs le plus élevé de l'histoire du cru. Graphite et légèrement réglisse. Bouche charnue, belle tension d'ensemble avec un grain très élégant et une fraicheur aérienne en finale. Un Potensac moins dense que d'habitude mais qui gagne en élégance et en finesse. Finale calcaire. Une très belle bouteille en devenir. Un régal !

Wine Advocate

89-90

byWilliam Kelleythe4/29/2022

A blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and an unusually high 23% Cabernet France, the 2021 Potensac offers up attractive aromas of cassis, loamy soil, wilted rose petals and pipe tobacco. Medium-bodied, supple and lively, with ripe, powdery tannins and a saline finish, it's a charming, perfumed rendition of this Médoc estate. Tasted three times. (89 - 90)+

Decanter.com

89

byGeorgina Hindlethe4/1/2022

Supple, lively and fruity, with chalky tannins and a push of blackcurrant and plum fruit. It's cooling on the palate, good freshness and density while still having a refinement and light touch. A lovely example from the Médoc with creamy tones coming in on the mid-palate. Focused and well worked. Great for easy and enjoyable drinking. Tasted twice. 3.54pH. Ageing in 20% new barrels.