Château Potensac

2020 Médoc AOC, Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel ’32

"The 2020 Potensac was picked September 14–30 and matured in 20% new oak. It has a clean, pure black currant and blueberry nose, a little more opulent than usual, but well defined and demonstrating a bit more fruité, which it has occasionally lacked in some vintages. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, and quite saline on the entry, with touches of black olive infusing the black fruit. A midweight with a lively, classically fashioned finish, this is a very commendable Potensac that should give 12–15 years of pleasure, but warrants 3–4 years in a cool, damp cellar." 90-92 pts, Vinous

"Top Value. This kicks off at a high intensity and manages to deliver both
concentration and freshness. Juicy and easy to approach and will easily last 10 years. Has charm and appeal, and a sappy delivery of cassis and bilberry fruits."92 pts, Jane Anson, Decanter
France
Red
Biodynamic Wine

Region:  Médoc, Bordeaux

Appellation:  Médoc AOC

Varietal/Blend:  44% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet
Franc, 1% Petit-Verdot

ABV:  13.5

Vineyard & Vine Age: Château Potensac’s 60-hectare estate sits on a high point near the river in North Médoc, west of Ordonnac village. The vineyards are planted on hilly mounds with limestone subsoil, covered by clay and gravel outcrops with a high proportion of gravel (“graves”), soils very similar to those of Saint-Estèphe. Some of the Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc vines are over 75–80 years old.

Cellar: Grapes were hand-harvested, then meticulously sorted. Fermentation occurred with native yeasts, followed by maturation in barrels with 20% new oak.

CSPC:  129534

Winemakers Note: 

What the Critics are saying: 

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Château Potensac
2020 Médoc AOC, Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel ’32

Region:  Médoc, Bordeaux

Appellation:  Médoc AOC

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France
Red
Biodynamic Wine
"The 2020 Potensac was picked September 14–30 and matured in 20% new oak. It has a clean, pure black currant and blueberry nose, a little more opulent than usual, but well defined and demonstrating a bit more fruité, which it has occasionally lacked in some vintages. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, and quite saline on the entry, with touches of black olive infusing the black fruit. A midweight with a lively, classically fashioned finish, this is a very commendable Potensac that should give 12–15 years of pleasure, but warrants 3–4 years in a cool, damp cellar." 90-92 pts, Vinous

"Top Value. This kicks off at a high intensity and manages to deliver both
concentration and freshness. Juicy and easy to approach and will easily last 10 years. Has charm and appeal, and a sappy delivery of cassis and bilberry fruits."92 pts, Jane Anson, Decanter

TECHNICAL INFO

Varietal/Blend:  44% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet
Franc, 1% Petit-Verdot

ABV:  13.5

Vineyard:  Château Potensac’s 60-hectare estate sits on a high point near the river in North Médoc, west of Ordonnac village. The vineyards are planted on hilly mounds with limestone subsoil, covered by clay and gravel outcrops with a high proportion of gravel (“graves”), soils very similar to those of Saint-Estèphe. Some of the Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc vines are over 75–80 years old.

Cellar: Grapes were hand-harvested, then meticulously sorted. Fermentation occurred with native yeasts, followed by maturation in barrels with 20% new oak.

CSPC:  129534

Winemakers Note: 

What the Critics are saying: 

Giovanni Autuori
Calgary + Alberta South

T: 403-971-1898

E: giovanni@vinoalvino.ca

Joe Gurba
Edmonton + Alberta North

T: 780-203-5284

E: joeg@vinoalvino.ca

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TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  France

Region:  Médoc, Bordeaux

Appellation:  Médoc AOC

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Varietal/Blend:  44% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet
Franc, 1% Petit-Verdot

Fermentation:  Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in old oak puncheons.

Ageing: 

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Bull Swamp and Manilla vineyards in Baw Baw Shire. The vines were planted in 1961 and and 1964 respectively.

ABV:  13.5

Produced Cases:  50

CSPC:  129534

Calgary + Alberta South

Andrew Stewart

403-604-0408

andrew@vinoalvino.ca

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