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2015 Ch Potensac, Medoc

A$71.40
Offering notes of cassis and earth, this structured, tannic, powerful, masculine shows a firm, classic tannic profile that with a large amount of Merlot in the blend, will demand time in the cellar. 
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POTENS15
92

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.
The vines are on average close to 40 years of age, some of which are more than 80 years of age. The vineyard is planted to a vine density of 7,700 vines per hectare. The vineyard is located on two slopes that reach up to 35 meters at their peak elevation. Over the past several years, in an effort to add softness to the wine, slowly but surely, more Merlot has been added to the vineyards of Chateau Potensac.

A clarity and transparency to this pretty red with currant, lemon-peel and lemon-grass character. Full body, very fine tannins and a pretty texture. Precise wine. Drink or hold.
92 pts - James Suckling

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Product/Service Sold Out No
En Primeur No
New Arrivals No
Wine Type Red Wine
Country France
Region Medoc
Varietals Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Vintage 2015
Bottle Size 750ml
Wine Points 92
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