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Potensac 2005

Medoc, Cru bourgeois

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A superb value for Jean-Hubert Delon, the 2005 Potensac has a deep ruby/purple color, a classic bouquet of sweet red and black fruits, as well as gorgeous texture and purity. Medium-bodied and concentrated, this wine behaves like a Medoc cru classe. Moreover, it will age very well for 10-15 years. Very impressive!

Score: 90

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2008-2023 30 August 2008

This cru bourgeois is owned and managed by Jean-Hubert Delon of Leoville Lascases. One of the UK’s favourite bourgeois, Potensac is a fine Bordeaux value and with the new introduction of a second wine, La Chapelle de Potensac, the quality of Potensac is set to rise higher than ever. The 2005 displays a classic nose of blackcurrants, berries and graphite. In the mouth it is very accessible with a good quantity of open-knit blackberry fruit and hints of vanilla. Quite creamy in texture finishing easily with pure black fruits.

Score: -

Albany Vintners, - 01 January 1900

Currants, minerals and berries follow through to a full bodied palate, with silky tannins and a long, rich finish. Slightly one-dimensional but well done. Another 2003 and 2000

Score: 85 - 88

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 January 1900

Not desperately concentrated in colour. Quite light on the nose but good balance of fresh fruit on the palate though pretty severe oaking regime for fruit without that much intensity. Very correct but no more charm than usual! No display of extra ripeness from the year.

Score: 15

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2014-20 01 January 1900