{"product_id":"chateau-potensac-medoc-2018-750ml","title":"Château Potensac - Médoc 2018 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerched on one of the highest points in the northern Médoc, Château Potensac is a historic estate long guided by the Delon family of Léoville Las Cases. The vineyard sits on a limestone subsoil topped with clay-gravel mounds rich in deep gravels, a terroir closely aligned with neighbouring Saint-Estèphe. This exceptional site, combined with nearly century-old vine parcels, has established Potensac as one of the most respected and consistent crus of the Médoc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is built on a classic Médoc blend dominated by Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, with a small proportion of Petit Verdot adding structure and lift. Careful vineyard management and precise harvest timing result in ripe, healthy fruit, vinified to preserve both power and balance. Aromas of blackcurrant, dark plum, and blackberry are layered with notes of cedar, graphite, and subtle spice. On the palate, the wine is firm and well-structured, with fine-grained tannins, fresh acidity, and a long, savoury finish marked by mineral tension and restrained oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a natural partner for traditional French and hearty fare. Pair it with roast beef, duck breast, or lamb with herbs, or serve alongside mushroom dishes and slow-cooked stews. It also pairs beautifully with aged cheeses such as Comté or Tomme, making it a versatile and classic Médoc for the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Super-fresh aromas of lemon peel, with subtle green-apple and buttery notes. Leafy lime touch, too. Medium body with an additional strawberry flavor, long and elegant acidity and a tight-knit structure. Long, fruity finish. Disgorged in 2023. Dosage 3g\/L. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.”\u003cbr\u003e\n94 points, James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, July 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“A bright and well-cut Champagne, with an appealing juiciness to its ripe black cherry, black raspberry and yellow peach fruit flavors, all embellished with blanched almond, blood orange peel and mineral accents. Lightly spiced and lingering on the lacy finish. Disgorged October 2023. Drink now through 2030.”\u003cbr\u003e\n93 points, Alison Napjus, WineSpectator.com, December 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Disgorged in October 2023 with a dosage of three grams per liter, the 2020 Verzenay 20 3.0 Grand Cru offers up aromas of spring flowers, herbs, red berries and blanched almonds mingled with walnuts. Medium to full-bodied, tense and straight, with a delicately structured palate, it’s incisive and framed by bright acids, concluding with an ethereal, fresh finish. It is derived entirely from vines planted in Verzenay.”\u003cbr\u003e\n91 points, Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate, October 2024\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Potensac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54005921939680,"sku":"132298","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/files\/chateau-potensac-medoc_1_69cdae18-3be2-44f9-9ea4-bbfbd3f6ec29.jpg?v=1786653228","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/chateau-potensac-medoc-2018-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}