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Chateau Potelle

The Illegitimate VGS Napa Valley Syrah Blend

9.137 ratings
8.72 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Syrah
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck

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Chateau PotelleNapa Valley, CaliforniaCabernet Sauvignon
Top Notes For
Justin Hart
9.4

Very Good Shit indeed! This is a big, fruity and bodacious syrah. At 5 years old, it is still tight and needs a healthy aeration to maximize the experience. It is tannic, saturated, and full of plum. It is heady and maybe just a little bit showy, up front, (the finish is definitely strong, but somehow it is slightly narrow in its dimension... perhaps because it needs more time to open). This is definitely fantastic Syrah!

Very Good Shit indeed! This is a big, fruity and bodacious syrah. At 5 years old, it is still tight and needs a healthy aeration to maximize the experience. It is tannic, saturated, and full of plum. It is heady and maybe just a little bit showy, up front, (the finish is definitely strong, but somehow it is slightly narrow in its dimension... perhaps because it needs more time to open). This is definitely fantastic Syrah!

May 15th, 2018
Michelle McElderry
9.5

Very good shit. :) We visited them in Napa....literally loved every wine we tried. Now in the wine club.

Very good shit. :) We visited them in Napa....literally loved every wine we tried. Now in the wine club.

2 people found it helpfulNov 12th, 2014
Sean Trapani

Founder/Educator Wine Fluent, Consultant ABC Fine Wines & Spirits

8.4

A Mongo of red blends: big, simple and lovable. Red and black currant. Cab skin on the nose. Full, whole fruit mouthfeel from the merlot. http://youtu.be/SKRma7PDW10

A Mongo of red blends: big, simple and lovable. Red and black currant. Cab skin on the nose. Full, whole fruit mouthfeel from the merlot. http://youtu.be/SKRma7PDW10

2 people found it helpfulJun 19th, 2014
Greg Gantzer
8.1

Greg had this 10 years ago

Greg had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJan 20th, 2015
Isaac Pirolo
9.3

Easy to please. The Zin really shines through, but the Cab, Merlot, and Syrah add some serious depth. Raspberry, kirsch, milk chocolate, loam, and leather, with some polish on the finish.

Easy to please. The Zin really shines through, but the Cab, Merlot, and Syrah add some serious depth. Raspberry, kirsch, milk chocolate, loam, and leather, with some polish on the finish.

Jun 17th, 2016
Sam T
8.5

Lot of pepper. Dusty.

Lot of pepper. Dusty.

Apr 27th, 2018
Sara Beth Wilson
8.3

Lots of coffee and pepper. A bit too heavy for me.

Lots of coffee and pepper. A bit too heavy for me.

Jun 14th, 2016
Michelle Hughes
9.0

Velvety

Velvety

May 8th, 2016
Scott Conroy
9.0

Illegitimate and a barbecued pork loin. Soul mates.

Illegitimate and a barbecued pork loin. Soul mates.

Apr 18th, 2016
Scott Conroy
9.0

VGS indeed! Another solid year of Illegitimate. Not many layers or complexity. Not overly oaky, either. Just easy to drink. Kept getting better over the course of a few hours. Perfect for a group with diverse preferences. Great Christmas-crowd wine. $30 bargain.

VGS indeed! Another solid year of Illegitimate. Not many layers or complexity. Not overly oaky, either. Just easy to drink. Kept getting better over the course of a few hours. Perfect for a group with diverse preferences. Great Christmas-crowd wine. $30 bargain.

Dec 25th, 2015