and a mineral finish that speaks to the estate’s deep-rooted vines and careful élevage
'Ciel Rouge' (Red Sky) sees extended maceration on the skins
finely grained tannins and vibrant acidity
This is Nuits-Saint-Georges at its most compelling—structured
with slightly deeper soils and more westerly exposure
Chateau Potensac, Medoc, 2005 SPCOUNT0125 and a mineral finish thatChteau Potensac, located on a cool plateau in the Mdoc and owned by the Delon family (also known for Leoville Las Cases and Chteau Nenin), represents excellent value in mature Bordeaux. The 2005 is one of the finest Potensac vintages: 41% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Cabernet Franc at 13. 5% alcohol. Now 18+ years into its development, this wine shows garnet color, blackberry and raspberry aromas, and the muscular power for which the vintage is