Château Potensac - Médoc 2019

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

par Lisa Perrotti-Brown le 15/07/2020

The 2019 Potensac is a blend of 47% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, harvested from the 21st of September to the 9th of October. The alcohol came in at 14.05% with a pH of 3.54 and an IPT of 74. It is aging in French oak barriques, 34% new. With a deep purple-black color, the nose hits the ground running with lively scents of black raspberries, warm cassis and redcurrant jelly plus suggestions of garrigue, tilled soil, unsmoked cigars and pencil shavings. The medium to full-bodied palate is positively invigorating, offering bags of crunchy black and red berry flavors and a racy line of freshness, framed by approachable, grainy tannins and finishing with a skip in its step. In a word: FUN!

WeinWisser

17,5 / 20

le 07/07/2020

Vinous

90-92 / 100

par Antonio Galloni le 18/06/2020

The 2019 Potensac is a very elegant, refined wine. Medium in body yet wonderfully persistent, the 2019 is showing beautifully today. A backbone of tannin gives Potensac a feeling of energy that is quite appealing. Hints of lavender, dried flowers, spice and leather add layers of aromatic intrigue.

Vinous

90-92 / 100

par Neal Martin le 16/06/2020

The 2019 Potensac was harvested from 21 September to 9 October, raised in 34% new oak. Wild strawberry and raspberry preserve aromas make an impact on the nose that storms from the glass, a touch of pencil box in the background. The palate is well balanced with fine grain tannins, plenty of sappy red fruit that segues into darker fruit towards the strict finish. This is a "correct" Potensac, very linear in style with pleasing length.

Jamessuckling.com

94-95 / 100

par James Suckling le 04/06/2020

Excellent Potensac with a creamy and tight tannin structure. Blueberries and blackberries with some salt and minerals at the end. Classic structure. One of the best ever.

Anthocyanes

92-94 / 100

par Yohan Castaing le 20/05/2020

Bouquet floral, fruits noirs, épices, une fraîcheur réglisse. Absolument magnifique. Très beaux tanins, superbe tension, de la droiture, finale aérienne et élégante. Un des plus élégants jamais produits. Potensac est l'une des plus belles affaires dans l'appellation Médoc. (…). (Mai 2020)

Decanter Magazine

92 / 100

par Jane Anson le 19/05/2020

Elegance and classicism , really feel that you are in good hands in a great claret property. The fruit is ripe and yet fresh, there are quite a lot of tannins that come in on the finish, along with an earthy unfusiness. This is enjoyable, it's closed and should remain so for the next three to four years. The 2018 will give more immediate pleasure, but this will amply reward just a little more patience. 1% Petit Verdot completes the blend. (May 2020)

Yvesbeck.wine

92-94 / 100

par Yves Beck le 23/04/2020

Le vignoble du Château Potensac s'étend principalement sur des buttes à sous-sol calcaire recouvert de croupes argilo-graveleuses. (...). Couleur violette aux reflets pourpres. Beaucoup de pluralité, de complexité dans ce vin où je relève des notes de cannelle, de réglisse et de baies noires. En bouche le vin est compact, racé et parfaitement soutenu par ses tannins. Belle tension qui confère vivacité et fraîcheur. Une très belle réussite de Potensac. Il a de quoi aller dans le temps. (Avril 2020)