Potensac Medoc 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Potensac
Label Name:
 
Medoc
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Médoc (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 40%, Cabernet Sauvignon 39%, Cabernet Franc 18%, Petit Verdot 3%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling ~92–93; Neal Martin (Vinous) 89; Antonio Galloni 90; Wine Enthusiast 90; Decanter ~88 (16. 5/20)

Tasting Note
Medium-bodied Bordeaux with black cherry, cassis and plum, cedar, tobacco and wet-earth/mineral notes. Elegant, floral lift, fresh acidity and fine powdery tannins; concentrated and saline with a persistent, slightly chalky finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, roast beef, venison stews, hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, Peking duck, beef teriyaki or milder Sichuan dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, vinified in stainless and concrete vats, matured ~12–16 months in French oak (largely used barrels); low yields in 2014 increased concentration.

Vineyard Info
Château Potensac (Ordonnac, Médoc) is owned by the Delon family (also owners of Léoville-Las Cases); estate ~53 ha, traditionally focused on Merlot-led Médoc blends.