{"title":"Château Potensac | Médoc","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Potensac_Property_Vineyards.jpg?v=1774363783\" alt=\"Château Potensac Property and Vineyards in the Médoc, France\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSituated in the northern reaches of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"40\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hic-winemerchants.com\/collections\/the-medoc-wine-region-bordeaux-france\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Buy wine from the Médoc wine region of Bordeaux online at Hic!\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMédoc\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eappellation, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003eChâteau Potensac\u003c\/b\u003e has long been regarded as one of the most reliable and over-performing estates on the left bank. Owned by the prestigious Delon family - the same visionary team behind the legendary Saint-Julien estate, Château Léoville Las Cases - this property benefits from an identical, uncompromising approach to viticulture and winemaking. It is this steadfast dedication to quality that earned Potensac the highly coveted status of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"494\"\u003eCru Bourgeois Exceptionnel\u003c\/b\u003e, distinguishing it as a true benchmark for the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards of Potensac sit upon exceptional terroirs of gravel and clay-limestone, providing the perfect foundation for their traditional plantings of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The resulting Bordeaux red wine is celebrated for its remarkable purity, showcasing a dense, structured core of dark fruit, vibrant cassis, and a distinctive, mineral-driven freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are undeniably wines built for the dining table and the cellar. While a youthful Potensac benefits greatly from a vigorous decant to soften its noble tannins, it truly rewards those with patience, developing complex notes of leather, cedar, and undergrowth over a decade or more. It is the perfect gastronomic match for a hearty beef cheek bourguignon, a classic roasted shoulder of lamb, or a selection of mature, hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-potensac-cru-bourgeois","title":"Château Potensac Cru Bourgeois 2010","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2010 vintage is universally acknowledged as a modern legend in Bordeaux, defined by its immense concentration, perfect acidity, and powerful structure. Under the meticulous stewardship of the Delon family, \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Potensac\u003c\/strong\u003e harnessed these flawless growing conditions to produce a wine of extraordinary pedigree. Benefiting from the same rigorous standards applied at their flagship Saint-Julien estate, \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Léoville Las Cases\u003c\/strong\u003e, this specific release represents the absolute pinnacle of what a premier Cru Bourgeois estate can achieve. In the glass, the 2010 displays a deep ruby core. The bouquet is intensely aromatic offering notes of pure black cassis, graphite, and wild blackberry, elegantly layered with secondary hints of cedar and tobacco leaf. On the palate, the blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (37%), Merlot (42%) and Cabernet Franc (21%) delivers a tightly coiled, muscular framework. The tannins are substantial yet impeccably ripe, leading to a long, mineral-driven, and exceptionally fresh finish. [#intro]Experience the monumental 2010 vintage of Château Potensac, delivering classic Médoc structure \u0026amp; profound depth...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Potensac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57966354628989,"sku":"A10POTENSAC","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/PotensacVinBT.jpg?v=1774366886"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Collection_Image_152cd4df-1b85-416e-9dd8-a248a9e68a17.jpg?v=1774363877","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/chateau-potensac-medoc\/chateau-potensac.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}