2018 POTENSAC MEDOC
2018 CHATEAU POTENSAC, MEDOC, BORDEAUX, FRANCE. 40% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18 % Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot.
About: Chateau Potensac takes its name from its location, which is on the top of Potensac plateau in the northern part of the Medoc. Chateau Potensac is owned by the Delon family. The Delon family is better known for their famous property in St. Julien, Leoville Las Cases and Chateau Nenin in Pomerol. Chateau Potensac has been in the hands of the Delon family for several generations. The grandfather of Jean Hubert Delon obtained the estate through marriage, when he married into the Liquard family. From that time on, Chateau Potensac has been passed down from father to son.
The large, Potensac vineyard vineyard is planted to 46% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc, 2% Carmenere and 1% Petit Verdot. This represent a major shift in the vineyard plantings which were previously planted to 60% Cabernet Sauvignon. The 84 hectare, Left Bank has a terroir that consists of gravel with patches of clay and limestone in the soil. Located only 6 kilometers north of Chateau Calon Segur, part of what makes the soils of Potensac unique is the limestone deposits, which in some parcels, is similar to what you find in St. Emilion.
The vines are on average close to 40 years of age. However, they have old vines, some of what are more than 80 years of age. To produce the wine of Chateau Potensac, vinification takes place in a combination of temperature controlled, stainless steel vats and concrete tanks. Malolactic fermentation takes place in vat. The same technical team that works on the wines of Leoville Las Cases works with Chateau Potensac. The wines are aged in French oak barrels passed down from Clos du Marquis for between 14 and 16 months, depending on the character and style of the vintage. The wine of Chateau Potensac is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised and grilled dishes. Chateau Potensac is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms and pasta as well as cheese. (Wine Cellar Insider)
About: Chateau Potensac takes its name from its location, which is on the top of Potensac plateau in the northern part of the Medoc. Chateau Potensac is owned by the Delon family. The Delon family is better known for their famous property in St. Julien, Leoville Las Cases and Chateau Nenin in Pomerol. Chateau Potensac has been in the hands of the Delon family for several generations. The grandfather of Jean Hubert Delon obtained the estate through marriage, when he married into the Liquard family. From that time on, Chateau Potensac has been passed down from father to son.
The large, Potensac vineyard vineyard is planted to 46% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc, 2% Carmenere and 1% Petit Verdot. This represent a major shift in the vineyard plantings which were previously planted to 60% Cabernet Sauvignon. The 84 hectare, Left Bank has a terroir that consists of gravel with patches of clay and limestone in the soil. Located only 6 kilometers north of Chateau Calon Segur, part of what makes the soils of Potensac unique is the limestone deposits, which in some parcels, is similar to what you find in St. Emilion.
The vines are on average close to 40 years of age. However, they have old vines, some of what are more than 80 years of age. To produce the wine of Chateau Potensac, vinification takes place in a combination of temperature controlled, stainless steel vats and concrete tanks. Malolactic fermentation takes place in vat. The same technical team that works on the wines of Leoville Las Cases works with Chateau Potensac. The wines are aged in French oak barrels passed down from Clos du Marquis for between 14 and 16 months, depending on the character and style of the vintage. The wine of Chateau Potensac is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised and grilled dishes. Chateau Potensac is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms and pasta as well as cheese. (Wine Cellar Insider)
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