Chateau Potensac Medoc 2022 (Case Price)
96 Points, James Suckling
Today we have the Baby Brother of Leoville Las Cases (which may or may not have five 100-point reviews and a $399/btl pricetag). Chateau Potensac Haut-Medoc 2022 is a beauty in its own regard. It’s easily the top under-$50 wine I had anywhere in the world from the 2022 vintage, but especially in Bordeaux, and the Left Bank, a spot with endless values and cellar worthy wines.
James Suckling didn’t mince words when he led off with “One of the Best Ever” in his emphatic review. He called it as it is “A real Potenseac – Cabernet-driven that goes on for minutes” and finished his review by declaring it “one of the best values of the vintage”. I’m telling you – somehow that is going to sound like an understatement once you taste this. It will delight, excite, and not break the bank. What a score!
Original price was: $540.00.$420.00Current price is: $420.00.
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96 Points, James Suckling
“One of the best ever with super currants, mint, mineral and iodine. Crushed stones. Medium- to full-bodied, it has wonderful caressing tannins that run the length of the wine. A real Potensac, cabernet-driven, that goes on for minutes. 43% cabernet sauvignon, 36.5% merlot, 19.5% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot. Drink after 2028 but already fantastic and one of the best values of the vintage.”
93 Points, Vinous (Barrel Sample)
“The 2022 Potensac has an intense bouquet with layered red and black fruit, cedar and light mint aromas. This is a Potensac with purpose. The palate is a little creamier than previous vintages on the entry, but then the tannic framework makes its presence felt. Firm grip, quite fresh and sappy with a fine thread of acidity maintaining poise. This is a superb Potensac.”
Chateau Potensac is affectionaly considered the ‘baby brother’ of Chateau Leoville Las Cases as they are both owned and operated by the Delon Family who share resources and are both run by Jean-Hubert Delon.
The Delon family’s ownership of Château Potensac dates back to the 19th century. They acquired it in the 1800s, and it has remained in their hands ever since. Their connection to Château Leoville Las Cases is more recent, having acquired it in the mid-20th century.
Both chateaux benefit from the expertise of Eric Boissenot, a highly respected winemaker who consults for both properties. His guidance ensures a consistent level of quality across both estates and in the last few vintages, he seems to have created a pretty wide separation in quality from the rest of his peers. These wines are incredible.
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