2020 Potensac Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 94 JL 93 DC 92 JA 92 JD 92 VN 92 TWI 91 WA 90 WS 90
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, April 2023

Plenty of currants and flowers with crushed stone. Slate and iron, too. Lead pencil. Medium-bodied with racy and polished tannins that show intensity and length. Linear and focused. 44% merlot, 33% cabernet sauvignon, 22%...
JL 93

TheWineCellarInsider.com, May 2021

(91-93 points) Dark in color, the wine opens with persuasive notes of cedar, creme de cassis, tobacco and forest leaf in the perfume. Full-bodied, ripe, rich and packed with crisp, juicy currants, the wine finishes with a...
DC 92

Decanter, February 2023

Quite herbal on the nose, a medicinal touch, aniseed and bramble fruits. Smooth and satisfying, this has a nice clarity to the fruit, clean and clear, generous with lots of energy and Medoc characters. Easy drinking with...
JA 92

janeanson.com, December 2022

Young, plump damson fruit, well balanced acidity with tannic grip and charm, should be ready to approach within two to three years. Love the kick of lemongrass and passionfruit that gives an edge of unfussy charm to the...
JD 92

jebdunnuck.com, March 2023

(92+ points) A year-in, year-out winner, the 2020 Château Potensac is another beauty that has the vintage's fresh, focused style as well as classic red and black currant/cherry fruits, some damp earth and underbrush...
VN 92

Vinous, February 2023

The 2020 Potensac is a jewel of a wine. Bright acids give the 2020 notable energy that is immediately apparent. Crushed red berry fruit, blood orange, mint, rose petal, star anise and crushed rocks are all beautifully...
TWI 91

The Wine Independent, March 2023

A blend of 44% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, the 2020 Potensac is deep garnet-purple colored. It is a little broody to begin, soon opening out to notes of garrigue, damp soil...
WA 90

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2023

(90+ points) A powerful, rather rich vintage for this estate, the 2020 Potensac offers up aromas of cassis, vine smoke and cigar wrapper, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and vibrant palate. Framed by powdery...
WS 90

Wine Spectator, January 2023

Reserved in style, this moves steadily and methodically along, with a textbook core of cassis and bitter cherry notes laced with light anise, wet stone and iron. Shows good mouthwatering cut on the finish. Merlot...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Medoc
Vintage 2020
Size 750ML
Closure Cork

The 2020 Potensac Bordeaux Blend is a compelling red wine hailing from the Médoc region of Bordeaux, France. This vintage is a balanced blend comprising 44% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot. Notably, the estate's oldest vines, some nearing a century, contribute to the wine's resilience against drought conditions.

James Suckling awarded this wine a commendable score of 94, highlighting its "plenty of currants and flowers with crushed stone," and praising its "racy and polished tannins" that offer "intensity and length." He describes the wine as "linear and focused," suggesting that it will benefit from further aging and should be consumed after 2025.

Decanter's review, which scores the wine at 92, notes its "herbal nose" and "medicinal touch." The wine is described as "smooth and satisfying," with a "nice clarity" and "generous energy," offering a "cool, classic touch" with its bright fruit profile. They emphasize its appeal for both immediate consumption and aging potential.

Jeb Dunnuck echoes these sentiments with a score of 92+, describing the wine as a "year-in, year-out winner" with a "focused style" and "classic red and black currant/cherry fruits." He appreciates its "nicely integrated acidity and oak" and projects a potential for aging beyond 15 years.

Vinous' Antonio Galloni calls the 2020 Potensac a "jewel of a wine," with "bright acids," "crushed red berry fruit," and "finely cut, chiseled" characteristics, also scoring it at 92.

Overall, the 2020 Potensac stands out for its vibrant palate, structured tannins, and potential for graceful aging. Its diverse aromatic profile and balanced acidity make it a noteworthy choice for Bordeaux enthusiasts.