2011 Château Potensac Médoc Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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2011
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Fully ready to go, the medium-bodied wine is completely developed, showing a hint of chocolate on top of its red currants, cedar, spice, and lit cigar nuances.

Fully ready to go, the medium-bodied wine is completely developed, showing a hint of chocolate on top of its red currants, cedar, spice, and lit cigar nuances.

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Lean, with a bright, crisp, cassis and fresh, black raspberry, masculine leaning personality.

Lean, with a bright, crisp, cassis and fresh, black raspberry, masculine leaning personality.

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From a blend of 52% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Cabernet Franc, the wine will be aged in 30% new oak. Reaching 13.5% ABV, this brawny, powerful wine is packed with cassis. Structured and built to age, it will need time. 87-89 Pts

From a blend of 52% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Cabernet Franc, the wine will be aged in 30% new oak. Reaching 13.5% ABV, this brawny, powerful wine is packed with cassis. Structured and built to age, it will need time. 87-89 Pts

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When to Drink Chateau Potensac, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Chateau Potensac is not much fun to drink young, due to its tannins, and masculine style. The wine can be decanted for an average of 1-3 hours, give or take. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.

Chateau Potensac is usually better with at least 5-7 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Chateau offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 7-20 years of age after the vintage.

Serving and Decanting Chateau Potensac with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips

Chateau Potensac is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. The wine of Chateau Potensac is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes.

Chateau Potensac is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese.

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