Potensac Medoc 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Potensac
Label Name:
 
Medoc
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Médoc (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 45%, Cabernet Sauvignon 36%, Cabernet Franc 18%, Petit Verdot 1%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93-94; Jeb Dunnuck 91-93+; Wine Advocate 90-92; Vinous 92; Wine Spectator 92

Tasting Note
Ripe blackcurrant and plum with cassis, tobacco, cedar and graphite; savory herb and vanilla notes. Medium-full, polished tannins, bright acidity and a long, juicy finish.

Food Pairing
Roast beef, lamb, beef tenderloin, game, aged cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ, char siu, beef rendang, miso-glazed eggplant.

Production Method
Traditional vinification in temperature-controlled vats; matured ~14 months in French oak (≈35% new barriques).

Vineyard Info
Château Potensac (Delon family estate) in northern Médoc near Sociando-Mallet; managed to high-quality Bordeaux standards.