Plenty of currants and flowers with crushed stone. Slate and iron, too. Lead pencil. Medium-bodied with racy and polished tannins that show intensity and length. Linear and focused. 44% merlot, 33% cabernet sauvignon, 22% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot. Drink after 2025.
94 points, James Suckling (May 2023)
A year-in, year-out winner, the 2020 Château Potensac is another beauty that has the vintage's fresh, focused style as well as classic red and black currant/cherry fruits, some damp earth and underbrush nuances, medium body, nicely integrated acidity and oak, and outstanding length. It's well worth seeking out and will evolve for 15+ years.
92+ points, Jeb Dunnuck (Mar 2023)
The 2020 Potensac is a jewel of a wine. Bright acids give the 2020 notable energy that is immediately apparent. Crushed red berry fruit, blood orange, mint, rose petal, star anise and crushed rocks are all beautifully laced together. This finely cut, chiseled Médoc is a winner. I imagine it will age gracefully for a number of years to come.
92 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Feb 2023)
Young, plump damson fruit, well balanced acidity with tannic grip and charm, should be ready to approach within two to three years. Love the kick of lemongrass and passionfruit that gives an edge of unfussy charm to the brambled fruits 3.63ph, 20% new oak. Oldest vines on this estate are around 100 years old, helping them withstand the drought.
92 points, Jane Anson (Feb 2023)
Quite herbal on the nose, a medicinal touch, aniseed and bramble fruits. Smooth and satisfying, this has a nice clarity to the fruit, clean and clear, generous with lots of energy and Medoc characters. Easy drinking with a cool, classic touch - some bright red and blue fruits and a slightly chalky salinity. Very appealing and great to drink now with a juicy mid palate. Drink now if you want but it will age too. A fine example that has a real kick to it on the fresh finish. 1% Petit Verdot completes the blend. Ageing 20% new oak. 3.63pH.
92 points, Georgina Hindle, Decanter (Jan 2023)
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