Château Potensac 2016, Médoc Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel - MAGNUM - Parker 90
€91.90
(€61.27 L)
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Château Potensac 2016
Appellation: Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Classification: Cru Bourgeois
Ownership: Miailhe family
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Vintage: 2016
Origin and background
The 2016 vintage, marked by a hot, dry summer followed by a cool autumn, enabled the grapes on the Médoc gravelly soils to ripen to perfection. Château Potensac, owned by the Miailhe family, produces a wine combining power and elegance, representative of the Médoc terroir.
Tasting
Colour: Deep ruby red with purple highlights.
Nose: Expressive and clean. Aromas of black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry), sweet spices (liquorice, pepper), woody notes (cedar) and subtle floral touches.
Palate: Full, structured attack. Firm but well-integrated tannins. Well-balanced mid-palate, with good concentration of fruit and refreshing acidity. Lingering finish with spicy, woody notes.
Review
- Wine Advocate: 90/100
- Vinous: 89/100
- James Suckling: 90/100
Suggested pairings
This wine is an ideal accompaniment to grilled red meats, stewed meat dishes and mature hard or blue-veined cheeses. Its tannic structure enables it to balance rich, flavoursome dishes.
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Data sheet
| Volume | 1,5l |
| 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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