2005 Potensac, Médoc

2005 Potensac, Médoc SKU #1038148

$34.99

WE 91-93

RP 90

ST 90

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Professional Reviews

Wine Enthusiast
91-93
*Barrel Sample* This wine has fine tannins that are relatively soft, with good acidity and dryness. It's not powerful, but with its fine black currant flavor and ripe fruit it shows great style. (RV)

(06/2006)
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
90
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! (RP)

(08/2008)
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
90
Medium red. Very ripe, sweet aromas of plum, mocha and bitter chocolate. Unusually sweet and supple for this wine, with lovely depth and volume to its cassis and chocolate flavors. Very St. Estephe in style. Finishes powerful, sweet and long, with the unusually fine tannins arriving late. An outstanding performance for this chateau. (ST)

(05/2008)
Jancis Robinson

Mid purplish crimson. A little vegy but well judged and very good value. Solid but just coming round.

(01/2015)
Wine Spectator

Balanced and very pretty, with blackberry, licorice and currant aromas and flavors. Full body, firm tannins and a medium finish. (JS)

(03/2008)

K&L Notes

90 points Neal Martin's Wine Journal: "The Château Potensac 2005 sports a clear garnet colour. The nose is modest at first, but nicely defined with blackberry and raspberry fruit, candied orange peel emerging from the background hand in hand with cedar scents. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin and quite noticable acidity. Backward and a litle surly on the finish, this needs another three or four years to come around." (02/2015) K&L's barrel tasting notes: 41% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Cabernet Franc. Reserved nose. Big and rich with tannins evident. A little rustic but sweet overall. Tasted three times. Deep and rich with licorice spice and dark fruits.* (Clyde Beffa, K&L Bordeaux Buyer)

Staff Reviews

By: Clyde Beffa Jr.
6/25/2015
K&L Staff Member

Super vintage and this wine is a bargain for the mid-term collector. Lots of black fruit flavors. Decant one hour and enjoy with a steak.
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