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At the heart of the Médoc region, Château Potensac embodies the excellence and authenticity of the wines from this emblematic wine-growing region. A family heritage passed down from generation to generation, this historic estate is distinguished by its wines of great finesse, endowed with an exceptional ageing potential. Château Potensac has preserved its traditional know-how while integrating modern practices, thus offering wines prized for their richness, freshness, and aromatic depth.

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Potensac 1996
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Bordeaux | Médoc
Potensac 1996
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History of Château Potensac

Château Potensac is much more than a wine estate; it is the testimony of a heritage passed down in a unique way in the Delon family, from generation to generation, and especially 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 familial tradition that gives the estate a deeply human and historical dimension.

Founded in the mid-19th century, Château Potensac is located on the heights of the commune of Ordonnac, in the north of the Médoc. The very name of the Médoc, derived from the Latin term "medio aquae" meaning "in the middle of the waters," underscores the intimate link between these lands and the surrounding natural elements. Over the years, Château Potensac has preserved its authenticity while distinguishing itself in the 2003 classification of Crus Bourgeois by being the only one to obtain the mention of Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel. A mark of quality that testifies to the know-how and dedication of the Delon family 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 to develop complex and unique aromas. Located on rich limestone soils, often compared to the prestigious terroirs of Saint-Estèphe and Saint-Émilion, the vineyard benefits from clayey and gravelly subsoils. These limestone soils, combined with the slightly elevated slopes of the estate, allow for perfect natural drainage and optimal concentration of aromas in the grapes. The vineyard extends over 60 hectares, mainly planted with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, with a few plots of Carmenère, an ancient and rare variety in the region.

The Cabernet parcels, some of which are over 80 years old, are particularly noteworthy 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, offering wines of rare concentration and great complexity. The diversity of grape varieties also allows to reinforce the typicity of each blend, giving the wines of Château Potensac their powerful and elegant character.

A distinctive aspect of the Château Potensac cuvées is the high percentage of Cabernet Franc in the blend, a relatively rare characteristic in the Médoc region. This grape variety brings a unique aromatic freshness and fine tannin structure to the wines, 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 marked by a deep respect for traditional methods, combined with modern techniques to extract the best from each vintage. The manually harvested grapes from the oldest parcels ensure a carefully selected harvest of impeccable quality. The estate uses a combination of stainless steel and temperature-controlled concrete vats for fermentation, ensuring a fine extraction of tannins and optimal expression of aromas.

The malolactic fermentation, a key step for the structure of the wines, also takes place in vat, allowing the preservation of the freshness and aromatic purity of the grapes. Subsequently, the ageing in French oak barrels, a significant portion of which comes from Clos du Marquis, lasts between 14 and 16 months. This barrel maturation, with one-third new wood, gives the wines remarkable depth and aromatic complexity, combining spicy and oaky notes with fruity aromas.

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

The Cuvées of Château Potensac

Château Potensac

The estate's Grand Vin, Château Potensac, embodies the pure and refined style of the Médoc, renowned for its tight structure and great ageing potential. Produced on the clay-gravel slopes of the commune of Ordonnac, this wine combines richness and freshness, offering dense and spicy tannins, with a finish of great aromatic depth. Château Potensac seduces lovers of wines of character for its pure and powerful palate, marked by a harmonious texture and rare complexity. Capable of ageing admirably in the cellar, this wine reaches a peak of finesse after a few years of ageing, fully revealing its fruity and spicy 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 Grand Vin. Originating from parcels located around the historic terroir of Potensac, this wine is distinguished by its roundness and freshness, balanced by delicate fruit aromas and supple tannins. Bearing a label in the image of the hamlet's chapel, La Chapelle de Potensac is a tribute to the estate's heritage, characterised by a juicy texture and a beautiful fruity expression. More accessible than Château Potensac, it can be enjoyed with pleasure from the first years, while also being able to age for a few additional years.

Médoc, one of the prestigious appellations of the Bordeaux vineyard, is renowned for producing remarkable wines, particularly during its finest vintages. Among the most notable are emblematic years such as 1975, 1982, 1985, 1986, 1989 and 1990, which have left their mark on fine wine enthusiasts. Other exceptional vintages include 1995, 1996, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, each recognised 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 range of flavours and longevity, reinforcing Bordeaux's reputation as a global reference in wine-making.

Château Potensac embodies the charm and rigour of the pure Médoc style, with wines that combine tradition and innovation, while reflecting the unique qualities of their terroir. Whether with the Grand Vin or with La Chapelle de Potensac, the estate offers accessible, generous, and elegant wines, with an exceptional ageing potential. Lovers of great Bordeaux wines will find in Château Potensac a wine of choice, a reliable and consistent wine that can delight the most demanding palates while offering an excellent quality-price ratio.

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