2021 Château Potensac

The 2021 Potensac is a racy, heady wine. There's a bit more Cabernet Sauvignon in this year's blend, and that comes through in the wine's personality. Medium in body, savory and super-expressive, Potensac is terrific in 2021. I especially admire its finesse. Lifted floral top notes brighten the finish.

- Antonio Galloni (12/2023)

Aromas of cabernet sauvignon with blackcurrants and flowers as well as hints of lead pencil follow through to a medium body with a solid center palate and polished tannins. Tight at the end and showing potential. Drink after 2026. (07/2024)

The 2021 Château Potensac is up-front and charming, with medium-bodied aromas and flavors of ripe red fruits, spice, and savory herbs in a balanced, elegant package. It shows a very classic 2021 fresher, lively style and will round into form with just a year or two of bottle age and evolve nicely over the following decade. (04/2024)

A blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot, the 2021 Potensac has a medium garnet-purple color. Scents of redcurrant preserves, raspberry leaves, and wild strawberry pop from the glass, followed by hints of dried herbs and lavender. The light to medium-bodied palate delivers lively red berry flavors with lightly chewy tannins, finishing with a real skip in its step. (04/2024)

A strong effort, the 2021 Potensac offers up aromas of minty cassis, cigar wrapper and sweet soil tones, followed by a medium-bodied, supple and lively palate. It's a pure, charming, well-made rendition of this dependable bottling.

- William Kelley (02/2024)