Château Potensac, Médoc, 2021
This Hubert Delon Medoc has a loyal following. Rarely disappointing, it can be relied upon to provide classic, proper claret. The 2021 is an elegant leafy style, bright and crisp. It feels like extractions have been quite gentle. This is lightweight style, which should be perfect for the luncheon table.
critic reviews
A blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot, the 2021 Potensac has a medium garnet-purple color. Scents of redcurrant preserves, raspberry leaves, and wild strawberry pop from the glass, followed by hints of dried herbs and lavender. The light to medium-bodied palate delivers lively red berry flavors with lightly chewy tannins, finishing with a real skip in its step.
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The 2021 Potensac, which was bottled in June, lacks a bit of lift on the nose. Touches of mocha infuse the red fruit, but it needs a little more brightness. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly angular tannins on the entry. Sour cherry mixes with light, tarry notes and a rather severe finish. It feels a bit "hobbled" by the growing season.
A strong effort, the 2021 Potensac offers up aromas of minty cassis, cigar wrapper and sweet soil tones, followed by a medium-bodied, supple and lively palate. It's a pure, charming, well-made rendition of this dependable bottling.