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Colour
Red
Vintage
2010
Producer
Chateau Potensac
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Sub Region
Medoc
Product code
23POT1B2010
Grape Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot
Tasting Notes
Robert Parker
Score: 87-89 / 100 Robert Parker2010: Traditionally made, yet exhibiting some modern touches such as ripe fruit, the 2010 Potensac is another sleeper of the vintage from this estate, owned by Jean-Hubert Delon, the proprietor of Leoville Las Cases. Classic Bordeaux notes of red and black currants, earth, and spice box are well-presented in this deep ruby/purple-colored, medium-bodied wine, which should drink nicely for a decade or more.
Jancis Robinson
Score: 16 / 20Very dark crimson. Rich and scented and very ripe black fruit on the nose. Loose texture
Wine Spectator
Score: 90-93 / 100Very primal, with cassis and violet running from start to finish, backed by a lightly chalky, slightly tight finish. Shows the austere side of the vintage, but has admirable length.
Bibendum
Score: 15 / 2056% Merlot, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot. Owned by the Delon family of Leoville Las Cases, this was pretty tough going when we tasted. Firm and dry with lots of grainy tannins and spices but a shortage of ripe fruit to be perfectly balanced. A touch too severe for our palates.
James Suckling
Score: 91-92 / 100This is one of the fruitiest Potensacs that I remember, with loads of blueberry and currants. Full and velvety. Plenty going on underneath.
