Château Potensac 2016

The Wine Independent

Falstaff

Deep dark ruby, opaque core, discreet brightening on the rim. Dark berry fruit with fine tobacco notes, a hint of cassis and tangerine zest in the background. Full-bodied, round and elegant, pleasant fruit sweetness, integrated, supporting tannins, savoury with delicate nougat on the finish. Showing development, but still with ageing potential.

James Suckling

Suave aromas of cedar and fresh red flowers with a thread of ripe red berries and blackcurrants, mulberries, coal smoke and cool stones. The palate delivers a wealth of rich red-fruit flavors, framed in sleek tannins that build with precision and length. A class act. One of the best from here in the modern era. Try from 2023.

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Is the 2016 Potensac this estate's finest vintage to date? Certainly, its compelling bouquet of cassis and pencil shavings and it's seamless, beautifully balanced palate make a strong case. Medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with beautifully refined tannins, lively acids and a long, penetrating finish, this is built to age with style, yet it is also quite accessible at this early stage for a young Potensac.