| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Left Bank > Médoc |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
Produced by the Léoville Lascases team in the Northern Médoc near to Sociando Mallet, above St Estèphe. the vineyard is 53 hectares. The second wine - La Chapelle de Potensac - is no longer produced.
Yield 35 hl/ha, 15% new oak. 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc.
A blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc and 33% Merlot, the 2024 Potensac exhibits notes of cherries, cassis and pencil shavings, followed by a medium to full-bodied, lively palate with good density and sweetness of tannin. It will, however, require some patience.
The 2024 Potensac was tasted twice. The first time, it came across a little green. The second tasting, at the château, was far better, with red berry fruit, incense and a touch of pencil box in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with powdery tannins, balanced with just a slight attenuation towards the finish. Give this two or three years in bottle. Drink: 2027-2034
Mid ruby colour. Tobacco and mint line the nose, together with light red fruits. Measured red fruit props up the palate on entry, the tannins chalky and a little astringent. This has savoury, herbal tones of sage and rosemary with a touch of camphor oil. The palate finishes with the bite of tannins, bright acidity and juicy red fruit.
