| 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.
The 2024 Potensac is laced with hints of cedar, tobacco, dried herbs and leather. The 2024 shows good aromatic presence and fine depth, especially for the year. Clean saline notes extend the finish. As is so often the case, Potensac is an under-the-radar gem. Drink 2026-2034.
