Potensac Medoc 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Potensac
Label Name:
 
Medoc
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Médoc, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 44%, Cabernet Sauvignon 33%, Cabernet Franc 22%, Petit Verdot 1%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable critic scores for Château Potensac 2020 include James Suckling ~92–94, Vinous ~91–92, Jeb Dunnuck ~92, Decanter ~92, Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ~90–91, Wine Spectator ~90

Tasting Note
Deep garnet with blackcurrant, plum, cedar, tobacco and violet notes. Medium–full body, ripe dark fruit, mineral undercurrent, firm powdery tannins, bright acidity and a long, precise finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef stew, grilled steak, beef Wellington, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, bulgogi/Korean BBQ, Sichuan beef, mushroom hotpot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented in temperature-controlled vats; matured ~14–16 months in French oak (≈20% new), blended and bottled.

Vineyard Info
Château Potensac (Delon family) is on the Ordonnac plateau in the Médoc (Jean‑Hubert Delon). ~60ha on gravel‑clay soils; estate with long history and links to Léoville‑Las Cases.