Château Potensac
Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend
Médoc, Bordeaux, France
I had a number of 1997’s of this late. A good wine & value in 97’s courtesy of Clyde Beffa. 2005 such a splendid vintage and still youthful.
Decanted around 11:45a today, poured around 8:30p with an Allen Brothers Ribcap and it is simply velvet in the mouth.
Recent spilt auction purchase with @Paul T- Huntington Beach for $35-$36 a bottle…in OWC. From the same Technical Team as Leoville Las Cases. Different terroir but, excellent experience.
Excellent, ripe candied fruit of; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, both plums, raspberries, baked strawberries, dark spices, black licorice core, mid & dark colas, river stone, limestone alluvials, dry crushed rocks, dry tobacco, leather, saddle-wood, dark, rich, forest floor with dry leaves, some tree sap, tea leaves, soft, round, fresh herbs, dark, fresh & withering florals that are; dark, red, blue florals framed in violets & lavender. The acidity is excellent. The finish has length, balance, polish for days that falls on excellent soft earthiness.
2007 Bordeaux’s are already following suit as the 97’s in a lot of cases…only better. Value vintages in Bordeaux if you go looking.
I had a number of 1997’s of this late. A good wine & value in 97’s courtesy of Clyde Beffa. 2005 such a splendid vintage and still youthful.
Decanted around 11:45a today, poured around 8:30p with an Allen Brothers Ribcap and it is simply velvet in the mouth.
Recent spilt auction purchase with @Paul T- Huntington Beach for $35-$36 a bottle…in OWC. From the same Technical Team as Leoville Las Cases. Different terroir but, excellent experience.
Excellent, ripe candied fruit of; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, both plums, raspberries, baked strawberries, dark spices, black licorice core, mid & dark colas, river stone, limestone alluvials, dry crushed rocks, dry tobacco, leather, saddle-wood, dark, rich, forest floor with dry leaves, some tree sap, tea leaves, soft, round, fresh herbs, dark, fresh & withering florals that are; dark, red, blue florals framed in violets & lavender. The acidity is excellent. The finish has length, balance, polish for days that falls on excellent soft earthiness.
2007 Bordeaux’s are already following suit as the 97’s in a lot of cases…only better. Value vintages in Bordeaux if you go looking.
So so recommendation from polo bar. I didn’t think I’d be surprised to the upside but tried it anyways. Suspicions confirmed.
So so recommendation from polo bar. I didn’t think I’d be surprised to the upside but tried it anyways. Suspicions confirmed.
1 person found it helpfulJan 10th, 2018
Pepper, cassis, and some herb notes on the nose. Graphite, dark cherry, an interesting minerality, and subtle tannins define the palate. A nice wine to think about.
Pepper, cassis, and some herb notes on the nose. Graphite, dark cherry, an interesting minerality, and subtle tannins define the palate. A nice wine to think about.
1 person found it helpfulNov 18th, 2017Simple but sill holding together well with fresh fruit and a soft structure. #chateaupotensac #medoc #leftbank #bordeaux #ctbucklinwine
Simple but sill holding together well with fresh fruit and a soft structure. #chateaupotensac #medoc #leftbank #bordeaux #ctbucklinwine
1 person found it helpfulSep 11th, 2017
Nice red. Won't blow your mind but pretty subtle flavors get it a 9
Nice red. Won't blow your mind but pretty subtle flavors get it a 9
1 person found it helpfulJun 4th, 2017From the technical team at Leoville Las Cases. It's just starting to hit it's stride. Ripe dark chocolate blackberries, dark cherries & raspberries, strawberries, mocha coffee, rich dark wet earth, strong dark minerals, vanilla, leather, dry grass, good acidity & balance and a good finish that will only get better. Can't wait to try in another 5 years, again in 10 and God willing in 20.
From the technical team at Leoville Las Cases. It's just starting to hit it's stride. Ripe dark chocolate blackberries, dark cherries & raspberries, strawberries, mocha coffee, rich dark wet earth, strong dark minerals, vanilla, leather, dry grass, good acidity & balance and a good finish that will only get better. Can't wait to try in another 5 years, again in 10 and God willing in 20.
1 person found it helpfulJul 9th, 2016
After a days decanting this magnum was tasting amazingly nicely with notes of cedar. Great value wine!
After a days decanting this magnum was tasting amazingly nicely with notes of cedar. Great value wine!
May 20th, 2023
05’s are great with some New York Wagyu 🥩
05’s are great with some New York Wagyu 🥩
Sep 24th, 2021
Very dark garnet, surprisingly little nose but some oak there. Very smooth, dry, nice tannins and a touch of acidity. Holding it back is that it’s
Very dark garnet, surprisingly little nose but some oak there. Very smooth, dry, nice tannins and a touch of acidity. Holding it back is that it’s
Jun 1st, 2021
An old acquaintance..............
Now the 2005, nice nose with classic notes of cassis, blackcurrant, pencil shavings, cigarbox, fine cedar, medium bodied on the palate with mature cassis fruit flavors, earth, spice and fine roasted cedar notes, medium aftertaste, drinking very nice now. 91DSP
An old acquaintance..............
Now the 2005, nice nose with classic notes of cassis, blackcurrant, pencil shavings, cigarbox, fine cedar, medium bodied on the palate with mature cassis fruit flavors, earth, spice and fine roasted cedar notes, medium aftertaste, drinking very nice now. 91DSP