2000 Potensac

Potensac

89Average Score

Bordeaux / France

Red

In my report on the 2000 vintage in issue #146 (dated 4-23-03), I forgot to include my review of the 2000 Potensac. It is a beautiful sleeper of the vintage. Rich and concentrated, it may be the finest Potensac since the 1982. Oct 2003, www.robertparker.com

Robert Parker Score: 89/100

12x75cl	PR Provenance: Ex Chateau	1 Immediate \| 0 Marketplace		£350.00
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Scores + Notes

Average Score

Robert ParkerScore: 89/100

Firm and well-done, with focused berry and mineral character throughout. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine and sleek tannins and a long, racy finish. From Jean-Hubert Delon of Las Cases. Best after 2006. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2003

Wine SpectatorScore: 88/100

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Product Details

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-region

Medoc

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

13%

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window