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Chateau Potensac (from Leoville Las Cases)

2015
Blend
17% Cabernet Franc
38% Cabernet Sauvignon
45% Merlot
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
Medoc
UPC
0 15643 50559 1
0 15643 63827 5
Red Wine
Verified Stock
Verified Stock
1637-15
1637A-15
Product Ratings
James Suckling 92pt

A clarity and transparency to this pretty red with currant, lemon-peel and lemon-grass character. Full body, very fine tannins and a pretty texture. Precise wine.

by James Suckling, 2018
Vinous Media 90pt

The 2015 Potensac has a crisp, well-defined bouquet with blackberry, autumn leaves and light sandalwood aromas, just a touch of black tea in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with a gentle grip, quite harmonious but surprisingly punchy toward the pencil lead-tinged finish. This is a good solid Potensac.

by Vinous Media, 2019
Wine Enthusiast 90pt

While this wine has plenty of ripe tannins, the delicious blackberry fruit speaks loudest. Ripe, full and with a fine line of acidity, it is gently structured and likely to age well. Drink this fruity wine from 2023.

by Wine Enthusiast, 2018
Wine Spectator 90pt

Pepper, savory and bay leaf notes lead the way, with a core of medium-weight cassis and cherry flavors. A tobacco hint and chalky minerality extend the finish, which has a pleasant austerity. A touch reticent in style, but will age well.

by Wine Spectator, 2018
James Suckling 92pt

A clarity and transparency to this pretty red with currant, lemon-peel and lemon-grass character. Full body, very fine tannins and a pretty texture. Precise wine.

by James Suckling, 2018
Vinous Media 90pt

The 2015 Potensac has a crisp, well-defined bouquet with blackberry, autumn leaves and light sandalwood aromas, just a touch of black tea in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with a gentle grip, quite harmonious but surprisingly punchy toward the pencil lead-tinged finish. This is a good solid Potensac.

by Vinous Media, 2019
Wine Enthusiast 90pt

While this wine has plenty of ripe tannins, the delicious blackberry fruit speaks loudest. Ripe, full and with a fine line of acidity, it is gently structured and likely to age well. Drink this fruity wine from 2023.

by Wine Enthusiast, 2018
Wine Spectator 90pt

Pepper, savory and bay leaf notes lead the way, with a core of medium-weight cassis and cherry flavors. A tobacco hint and chalky minerality extend the finish, which has a pleasant austerity. A touch reticent in style, but will age well.

by Wine Spectator, 2018

Vintage

Very favourable weather conditions in April and June allowed a very even bud-burst and flowering in 2015. The hot and dry summer then ensured a complete degradation of any vegetal aromas as well as a welcome hydric stress, CHATEAU POTENSAC - 2015 beneficial for the thickening of the grape skins and a rapid maturation of the pips. The colour change was also beautifully even thanks to the regular rain showers. The careful thinning out and vine care during the growth cycle meant the bunches remained perfectly healthy right through to the end of harvest-time.

Harvest

From 25th September to 10th October 2015

Lab analysis

Alcohol degree : 13.32 %vol
Total Acidity : 3.69
gH2SO4/l - pH : 3.55 - IPT : 66