Château Potensac 2019

94-95/100

Excellent Potensac with a creamy and tight tannin structure. Blueberries and blackberries with some salt and minerals at the end. Classic structure. One of the best ever. (June 2020)

90-92/100

The 2019 Potensac is a blend of 47% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, harvested from the 21st of September to the 9th of October. The alcohol came in at 14.05% with a pH of 3.54 and an IPT of 74. It is aging in French oak barriques, 34% new. With a deep purple-black color, the nose hits the ground running with lively scents of black raspberries, warm cassis and redcurrant jelly plus suggestions of garrigue, tilled soil, unsmoked cigars and pencil shavings. The medium to full-bodied palate is positively invigorating, offering bags of crunchy black and red berry flavors and a racy line of freshness, framed by approachable, grainy tannins and finishing with a skip in its step. In a word: FUN!

92/100

Elegance and classicism , really feel that you are in good hands in a great claret property. The fruit is ripe and yet fresh, there are quite a lot of tannins that come in on the finish, along with an earthy unfusiness. This is enjoyable, it's closed and should remain so for the next three to four years. The 2018 will give more immediate pleasure, but this will amply reward just a little more patience. 1% Petit Verdot completes the blend. (May 2020)

17/20

Less exuberant and more classic than the 2018. Vibrant and fresh with an energetic feel. Nose bright and lifted. Good depth of ripe fruit. Firmly structured, the tannins grainy but honed. Persistent.

91-93/100

The 2019 Château Potensac showed beautifully, and this will be a wine to buy in multiples or a case. Deep purplecolored with beautiful currant and black cherry fruit, it's medium-bodied, has a plush, sexy texture, sweet tannins, and lots of classic cedar and tobacco notes. It's going to drink well for 15 years or so. (June 2020)

90-92/100

93/100

La Chapelle l'affichait déjà, le grand vin ne peut que confirmer : la fraîcheur est l'énergie, la source d'inspiration de 2019 à Potensac ! Intenses notes de framboises. En bouche le vin affiche une attaque friande. Elle est rapidement relayée par le caractère vif de la structure et par des tannins serrés. Un vin prometteur qui a besoin d'un peu de temps en cave. Il faudra boire le Chapelle en patientant...une perspective réjouissante...et quelle belle réussite ! 2025-2043. (Décembre 2021)

92-94/100

Bouquet floral, fruits noirs, épices, une fraîcheur réglisse. Absolument magnifique. Très beaux tanins, superbe tension, de la droiture, finale aérienne et élégante. Un des plus élégants jamais produits. Potensac est l'une des plus belles affaires dans l'appellation Médoc. (...). (Mai 2020)