Château Potensac 2016, Médoc Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel - Parker 90
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Château Potensac 2016
Appellation: Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Classification: Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel
Ownership: Castéja family
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Vintage: 2016
Origin and background
The 2016 vintage, renowned for its balance and freshness, benefited from a hot, dry summer followed by a mild autumn. Château Potensac, located on a gravelly terroir typical of the Médoc, has produced a wine that combines elegance, structure and finesse, perfectly representative of this high-quality vintage.
Tasting
Colour: Deep ruby red with purple highlights.
Nose: Expressive and elegant. Aromas of ripe red and black fruit (cherry, blackcurrant), spicy notes (pepper, liquorice), delicate floral and woody touches (vanilla, cedar).
Palate: Round, silky attack. Tannic structure is present but velvety. Well-balanced mid-palate, revealing pure fruit and well-integrated acidity. Long, harmonious finish with spicy, woody notes.
Review
- Wine Advocate: 90/100
- Vinous: 89/100
- James Suckling: 91/100
Suggested pairings
Pairs perfectly with grilled or roasted red meats (rib steak, flank steak, fillet of beef), roast or stewed lamb, roast poultry (guinea fowl, duck) and stewed dishes. Also suitable for mature hard cheeses (Comté, Parmesan) and blue-veined cheeses.
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Data sheet
| Volume | 0,75l |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Alcohol | 14° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Packing | OWC 6 bottles |
| Vines | Merlot 44%, Cabernet Sauvignon 39%, Cabernet Franc 15%, Petit Verdot 2% |
| Storage advice | Great cellaring potential |
| Consumption guidelines | Drink between 16 and 18°C. |
| Taste | Dry |
| Producer | Les Domaines Delon, Château Potensac, 33340 Ordonnac, France |
| Bottling | Mis en bouteille au Château |
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