Chapelle De Potensac 75cl

La Chapelle de Potensac is a second wine from Château Potensac in Bordeaux Médoc, elegant and balanced, with notes of red and black fruits and a refined tannic structure.

General information
Wine name: La Chapelle de Potensac
Format: 75 cl
Origin: Bordeaux, France
Appellation: Médoc (AOC)
Producer: Domaines Delon 

Creation: Vintage created in 2002 as the second wine of Château Potensac 

Grape varieties and blend (for the current 2020 vintage)
Merlot: 71 %
Cabernet Sauvignon: 23 %
Cabernet Franc: 4 %
Petit Verdot: 2 % 

Tasting characteristics
Color: Deep red
Nose: Complex aromas of sweet red fruits, black fruits and delicate spicy notes 

Palate: Velvety, with a clear expression of fruit, balanced acidity providing depth, present but smooth tannins, a full-bodied texture and a lingering finish 

Body: Full-bodied
Acidity: Well integrated
Residual sugar: 2 g/L 

Alcohol content: 13.5–14% depending on the vintage 

Aging: Generally aged in oak barrels for 1 year, bringing elegance and balance 

Style and personality of the wine
Elegant and refined wine, with a good balance between roundness and freshness 

Second wine that can be enjoyed sooner than Château Potensac, requiring less aging 

Harmoniously expresses the character of the clay-gravel terroir of northern Médoc 

Food and wine pairing suggestions

Grilled or roasted red meats
Game birds
Hard or aged cheeses
Classic slow-cooked dishes from southwestern France
La Chapelle de Potensac 75 cl is therefore a refined and versatile wine, ideal for enthusiasts wishing to taste a second wine from Bordeaux Médoc offering aromatic richness and elegant balance from its youth