The 2012 Potensac surpassed my expectations from barrel, because as I stated back then, it has developed more flesh to counterbalance those prenatal hard tannins. It has an attractive if unspectacular raspberry, strawberry and tobacco-scented bouquet, quite closed at first, opaque, but opening with several minutes in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with supple ripe blackberry fruit laced with tobacco and sea salt. I appreciate the finish here. There is satisfying substance, a gentle grip and a classic pencil lead, almost Pauillac-like finish. Enjoy this upstanding Médoc from Jean-Hubert Delon over the next 10-12 years. Tasted January 2016.

Dunkles Rubingranat. Nase verschlossen, dunkle Frucht. Am Gaumen saftig, dunkle Beerenfrucht, stramme Tannine, sehr pelzig, etwas schroff – charakteristisch für diesen Wein, kraftvoll, langer Abgang.

Vin très agréable, au corps aimable, fruité, avec du goût et une finale délicatement sèveuse.

Features dark cherry and red currant fruit, allied to a brambly spine, with anise and savory accents on the finish. Not too dense or taut, exhibiting good energy overall. Drink now through 2019.

A silky and refined Potensac and very well done for the vintage. Medium body, fine tannins and crisp acidity. Lots of citrus and raspberry character. Drink or hold.