Chateau Potensac takes its name from its location, which is on the top of Potensac plateau in the northern part of the Medoc. Owned by the Delon family. The Delon family is better known for their famous property in St. Julien, Leoville Las Cases and Chateau Nenin in Pomerol. Chateau Potensac has been in the hands of the Delon family for several generations. The grandfather of Jean Hubert Delon obtained the estate through marriage, when he married into the Liquard family. From that time on, Chateau Potensac has been passed down from father to son.
The large, Potensac vineyard vineyard is planted to 46% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc, 2% Carmenere and 1% Petit Verdot. This represent a major shift in the vineyard plantings which were previously planted to 60% Cabernet Sauvignon. The 84 hectare, Left Bank has a terroir that consists of gravel with patches of clay and limestone in the soil. Located only 6 kilometers north of Chateau Calon Segur, part of what makes the soils of Potensac unique is the limestone deposits, which in some parcels, is similar to what you find in St. Emilion.
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New Arrivals | No |
Wine Type | Red Wine |
Country | France |
Region | Medoc |
Varietals | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
Vintage | 2015 |
Bottle Size | 375ml |
Wine Points | 92 |