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Chateau Potensac, Medoc, 2011

Red Wine from Bordeaux, France
by Chateau Potensac
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For fans of cool-climate reds with grace and elegance, the 2011 Château Potensac is a real treat. The vintage itself is a throwback to a cooler, less predictable era in Bordeaux—one I tend to prefer for near-term cellar drinking. This wine does not disappoint. It’s showing full maturity without losing energy or focus, offering a beautifully composed balance of savory complexity and refined structure. Aromas of graphite, cedar, and dried violets lead into flavors of red currant, plum, and tobacco leaf, all framed by fine-grained tannins and a refreshing lift of acidity. Initially panned by critics upon release—largely because it followed a string of richer, more powerful vintages—2011 has quietly evolved into a source of nuance and charm. Recent tastings have revealed that many of the standout wines from the year come not from the marquee châteaux, but from estates in the solid, under-the-radar middle tier. That’s exactly where Potensac shines: classic, poised, and deeply satisfying.

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Antonio Galloni

87 points

"The 2011 Potensac offers brambly red fruit on the nose mixed with sage and touches of black tea, though this does oxidize a little within a couple of minutes. The palate is chewy with firm grip. Quite a dense 2011, a little rough hewn but with a pleasant bitter edge on the saline finish. Tasted blind at the annual 10-Year-On tasting." —Neal Martin

Robert Parker

85 points

"Displaying attractive berry fruit, damp earth and spice notes along with a touch of herbaceousness, this medium-bodied, cleanly made, bistro-styled red can be consumed over the next 4-5 years." —Robert M. Parker, Jr.

Wine Enthusiast

91 points

"Coming from the same stable as Léoville las Cases in Saint-Julien, the wine is finely structured with firm tannins and dark fruit. Rich plum flavors are counterbalanced by solid tannins. It needs to age, so drink from 2018." —Roger Voss

More about Chateau Potensac

Château Potensac is one of Bordeaux's great under-the-radar gems. Like any true claret, it can be classically restrained and firm in youth, but wonderfully perfumed and cooly delicious with bottle age.

The wine is made by the Delon family, who also make legendary Saint-Julien 2nd growth, Léoville Las Cases. Potensac comes from vines further north, on gravel-over-limestone hills in the Médoc appellation just beyond Saint-Estèphe.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Other Regional Grapes , Red Blend

  • Vintage

    2011

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Earthy , Elegant , Spicy

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Beef steak, roasted lamb, mushroom risotto

Tasting Profile

Medium-dark ruby with aromas of dark cherries, plum, and earth. Rounded structure with balanced tannins, flavors of cherry, plum, and spice with a smooth finish.

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