Château Potensac

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At the heart of the Médoc region, Château Potensac embodies the excellence and authenticity of the wines of this iconic wine-growing region. A family heritage passed down from generation to generation, this historic estate stands out for its wines of great finesse, endowed with an exceptional aging capacity. Château Potensac has preserved its traditional expertise while integrating modern practices, offering wines prized for their richness, freshness, and aromatic depth. 

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Potensac 1998 - PROMO -5% !
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Bordeaux | Médoc

Potensac 1998 - PROMO -5% !

€25.08 inc-VAT per bottle €26.40 inc-VAT -5%
€20.90 ex-VAT

History of Château Potensac

Château Potensac is far more than a wine estate; it is the testament of a heritage passed down in a unique way within the Delon family, from one generation to the next, and above all from mother to daughter. Since time immemorial, the lands of Potensac have been entrusted to the women of the family, a rare and precious legacy. Jean-Hubert Delon, the current owner, inherited it from his paternal grandmother, Georgette Liquard, thus perpetuating a feminine and family tradition that gives the estate a profoundly human and historical dimension.

Founded in the mid-1800s, Château Potensac has established itself on the heights of the commune of Ordonnac, in the northern Médoc. The very name Médoc, derived from the Latin term "medio aquae" meaning "in the middle of the waters," underscores the intimate connection between these lands and the surrounding natural elements. Over the years, Château Potensac has preserved its authenticity while distinguishing itself in the 2003 Crus Bourgeois classification as the only estate to receive the designation of Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel. A mark of quality that bears witness to the expertise and dedication of the Delon family's teams, who work every day to maintain the excellence of this vineyard.

Terroirs and Vineyards of Château Potensac

The terroir of Château Potensac is one of the most singular in the Médoc region, offering the vines ideal conditions for developing complex and unique aromas. Situated on rich limestone soils often compared to the prestigious terroirs of Saint-Estèphe and Saint-Émilion, the vineyard benefits from clay and gravel subsoils. These limestone soils, combined with the estate's gently elevated slopes, allow for perfect natural drainage and optimal concentration of aromas in the grapes. The vineyard extends over 60 hectares, planted primarily with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, with a few plots of Carmenère, an ancient and rare grape variety in the region.

The Cabernet plots, some over 80 years old, are particularly notable for their resilience and their ability to produce wines of great purity and aromatic richness. With a planting density of 7,700 vines per hectare, these vines have an average age of 50 years, yielding wines of rare concentration and great complexity. The diversity of grape varieties also helps reinforce the typicity of each cuvée, giving the wines of Château Potensac their powerful and elegant character.

A distinctive feature of Château Potensac's cuvées lies in the high percentage of Cabernet Franc in the blend, a characteristic that is relatively rare in the Médoc region. This grape variety brings a unique aromatic freshness and a refined tannic structure to the wines, thereby enhancing their quality and longevity. Thanks to this particularity, the wines of Château Potensac possess a finesse and depth that set them apart in the region, offering a unique expression of the terroir.

Winemaking at Château Potensac

The winemaking approach at Château Potensac is defined by a deep respect for traditional methods, combined with modern techniques to bring out the best of each vintage. Harvesting, carried out by hand on the oldest plots, ensures a carefully selected crop of irreproachable quality. The estate uses a combination of temperature-controlled stainless steel and concrete vats for fermentation, guaranteeing a refined extraction of tannins and an optimal expression of aromas.

Malolactic fermentation, a key step in the structure of the wines, also takes place in vats, preserving the freshness and aromatic purity of the grapes. The wines are then aged in French oak barrels, a significant proportion of which come from Clos du Marquis, for a period of 14 to 16 months. This barrel maturation, with one third new wood, imparts remarkable depth and aromatic complexity to the wines, weaving spiced and oaky notes into the original fruit aromas.

The technical team overseeing winemaking at Château Potensac is the same as the one responsible for the prestigious estates of Léoville Las Cases and Clos du Marquis. This allows the estate to benefit from unique expertise and world-renowned know-how, guaranteed by the presence of consulting oenologist Eric Boissenot, recognized for his mastery of blending and the aging of great wines.

The Cuvées of Château Potensac

Château Potensac

The estate's fine wine, Château Potensac, embodies the pure and refined style of the Médoc, renowned for its tight structure and great aging potential. Produced on the clay-gravel slopes of the commune of Ordonnac, this wine combines richness and freshness, offering dense and spiced tannins with a finish of great aromatic depth. Château Potensac captivates lovers of characterful wines with its pure and powerful palate, marked by a harmonious texture and rare complexity. Capable of aging admirably in the cellar, this wine reaches its peak of finesse after several years of cellaring, fully revealing its fruity and spiced notes.

La Chapelle de Potensac

Created in 2002 by Jean-Hubert Delon, La Chapelle de Potensac is the estate's second wine, crafted with the same attention to detail and quality as the fine wine. Sourced from plots surrounding the historic terroir of Potensac, this wine stands out for its roundness and freshness, balanced by delicate fruit aromas and supple tannins. Bearing a label depicting the hamlet's chapel, La Chapelle de Potensac is a tribute to the estate's heritage, characterized by a juicy texture and a beautiful fruity expression. More approachable than Château Potensac, it can be enjoyed with pleasure from its earliest years while also being capable of aging for several additional years.

The Médoc, one of the prestigious appellations of the Bordeaux wine region, is renowned for producing remarkable wines, particularly in its finest vintages. Among the most notable are iconic years such as 1975, 1982, 1985, 1986, 1989, and 1990, which have left a lasting impression on fine wine enthusiasts. Other exceptional vintages include 1995, 1996, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, each recognized for its balance and depth. More recently, the years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 continue this tradition, with particularly elegant and promising wines. These vintages offer an exceptional palette of flavors and longevity, reinforcing Bordeaux's reputation as a global benchmark for fine wines.

Château Potensac embodies the charm and rigor of the pure Médoc style, with wines that blend tradition and innovation while reflecting the unique qualities of their terroir. Whether with the fine wine or with La Chapelle de Potensac, the estate offers wines that are approachable, generous, and elegant, with an exceptional aging potential. Lovers of great Bordeaux wines will find in Château Potensac a reliable ally — a consistent and dependable wine that delights even the most discerning palates while offering excellent value for money. 

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