2009 Potensac (Medoc)

Origin
Ordonnac, Medoc, Bordeaux FRANCE
Colour
red
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Merlot
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
ready
Bottle Size
75cl
Case Quantity
12
Alcohol
14%
Wine Score
89-91* points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, April 2010
90-92 points, Neal Martin, erobertparker.com, April 2010 16+ points, Steven Spurrier, Decanter, April 2010
89-91 points, Ian D`Agata, International Wine Cellar, May/June 2010
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Media Reviews

Robert Parker

A sleeper of the vintage, the 2009 is probably the finest Potensac ever made, eclipsing even the stunning 1982. This blend, dominated by both Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, hit 13.9% alcohol, but the pH is a normal 3.58. Dense, rich, and full-bodied with lots of freshness, the wine reveals abundant red and black currant fruit, a distinctive minerality, and a plush, full-bodied mouthfeel. It should drink well for 10-15+ years. (Tasted once.) 89-91* points

Neal Martin

A blend of 48% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Cabernet Franc with 7.3% vin de presse, delivering 13.9% alcohol, this has a ripe blackberry nose with raspberry, kirsch, a touch of cassis and cedar, all cloaked in warm alcohol. The palate is full-bodied with ripe, slightly chewy tannins, very good weight, certainly more complexity that recent vintages, well defined towards the finish and coping with that alcohol adeptly. This is a better Potensac than in recent years but still a little "conservative" in style. Tasted March 2010. 90-92 points

Steven Spurrier

Dense red, fine floral concentration, very good Médoc with depth, length and class. Drink 2014-18. 16+ points

Ian D`Agata

Dark purple-tinged ruby. Initially reticent nose opens with air to reveal cabernet franc-driven strawberry, violet, cocoa and mineral aromas. Then broad and chunky in the mouth, with red berry and black cherry flavors complicated by a welcome element of minerality. Became increasingly graceful with air, finishing long and vibrant, with very fine tannins. Deeper and more complex than usual for this wine, and a great success of the vintage. This wine avoids the excessive ripeness of many other `09s. 89-91 points

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