Château Potensac - Médoc 2016

Wein Wisser

17 / 20

the5/22/2017

Purpur mit violettem Rand. Im Bouquet Brombeerstrauch und blaubeerige Konturen mit reifen Heidelbeeren,dahinter duftiges Veilchen. Am saftigen Gaumen mit stützendem, sandigem Tannin und blaubeerigem Finale – mit gutem Potenzial. Eine positive Überraschung.

Bettane & Desseauve

94 / 100

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/3/2017

Ensemble complet, dense, donné par des merlots très nobles qui prennent désormais le pas sur les cabernets. Une valeur sûre, comme d’habitude.

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/2/2017

The 2016 Potensac is a blend of 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, cropped at 55 hectoliters per hectare between 5 and 19 October (11 days of picking), then matured in 30% new oak. Jean-Hubert Delon told me that his team was selective in the winery and so the Grand Vin only comprises 55% of the total production. It actually shares the potent marine/estuarine influence of the Chapelle de Potensac, plenty of black fruit here, maybe a little rustic but with plenty of character. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, quite linear at first, opening nicely in the mouth to reveal a spicy and lively middle and finish. This has a little more panache than the 2015 Potensac, more detail towards the finish, and it should give plenty of drinking pleasure over the next decade or more.

The Wine Cellar Insider

90-92 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/27/2017

Dense, powerful, round and classic, this wine is ripe with character, weight, tannin and the structure to age. Best vintage of Potensac I’ve ever tasted.

Vinous

89-92 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/26/2017

The 2016 Potensac bristles with energy. Bright aromatics, mouthwatering acidity and finely sculpted fruit elevate the 2016 to a lofty position among the best wines in its class. Graphite, crushed rocks, lavender, blue/purplish fruit and exotic flowers abound in this tasty, midweight Médoc from Jean-Hubert Delon.

matthewjukes.com

17,5 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe4/25/2017

(44 Merlot, 39 Cabernet Sauvignon, 15 Cabernet Franc, 2 Petit Verdot) | 30% new oak | 13.8% alc. | 75 IPT Very focussed, tart and firm with a long life ahead of it this is a superb Potensac. With serious, distinguished fruit, this is a very classy wine and it may well be the finest vintage ever made. It will end up being more complete and polished than my other favourite vintages, too, because it is starting from such a high point. Stunning poise this one of the great Médocs. 17.5+

Decanter.com

90 / 100

byJane Ansonthe4/24/2017

Potensac benefits from its location close to St-Estèphe in this vintage, and the tannins are absolutely beautiful, far more bouncy and fresh than in some vintages. Deep, rich blueberry and raspberry fruits are framed by the same floral prettiness as the second wine. What an excellent vintage for Potensac, owned by the Delon Group. A definite buy this year, give it maybe five years then crack right into it. 56% grand vin, 34% to Chapelle de Potensac and 10% sent to bulk. A blend of 44% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, aged in 30% new oak. 3.49pH. Drinking Window 2022 - 2038

Jancis Robinson

17 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/21/2017

39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot. 30% new oak.Bright crimson. Racy and very rich and polished. Lovely tannins. Very juicy. Some tannin and potential underneath. Firm structure but no austerity. GV?

Wine Enthusiast

90-92 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/19/2017

Barrel Sample. With its fine tannins and ripe fruit aromas and flavors, this wine brings out all the elements of the vintage: great structure and great fruit. It's not a powerful wine, but is stylish and likely to be ready to drink within 10 years.

Wine Spectator

88-91 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/10/2017

Lovely cherry paste and cassis flavors are fresh and open, backed by light plum pit and chalk notes that impart focus on the finish. Nicely done.—J.M.

Jamessuckling.com

93-94 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2017

What a racy and focused Potensac with wonderful density and finesse as well as a firm and polished tannins that hold the whole thing together. A beautiful, reasoned young red. One of best Potensacs in a long time.