2015 Potensac (Medoc)

The 2015 Potensac is a blend of 45% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon and 17% Cabernet Franc that was cropped at 50 hl/ha, and raised in one-third new oak. There is a sense of airiness on the nose: small dark cherries, crème de cassis and crushed strawberry, pretty and nicely focused. The palate is medium-bodied with edgy tannin, fresh and citrus in style, just a touch of reduction towards the finish, but they will blow off by the time it is in bottle. I would have just preferred more persistence on the finish, but otherwise this is a decent Potensac. 89-91 points

Concentrated cassis fruit – more class than expected, and will show very well. 90 points

Savoury and polished. Lots of personality. Quite marked acidity on the end - too concentrated perhaps? 16.5 points

One of Jean-Hubert Delon’s favourite tricks is to slip Potensac into blind tastings, such isits ageing potential. This is more forward than some recent vintages, with supple tannins, grassy fru it and well integrated tannins, but could still surprise a few people. Drink: 2020-25. 91 points

The 2015 Potensac is gorgeous. Dark red cherry, plum, spice, new leather and licorice abound in this racy, voluptuous Médoc from the Delon family. Dark red cherry, mocha, plum, spice and sweet floral notes grace the racy, silky finish. The 2015 is a lovely Potensac. The blend is 45% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon and 17% Cabernet Franc. 88-90 points