Chateau Potensac (from Leoville Las Cases) 2016
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Item# 1637-16
Jeb Dunnuck
91pt
James Suckling
94pt
Robert Parker
91+pt
Wine Enthusiast
90pt
Vintage
The year 2016 started off with the water tables full, thanks to the heavy rainfall from January to March. Three difficult months for the vineyard workers but which saved the day for this vintage! The mild temperatures in March ensured an early budburst but the colder, rainy mornings in April slowed down the growth cycle.From mid-June to mid October, rainfall was well below the seasonal average. During the first two weeks of August, the colour change was short and even on each of the properties. The grapes
developed in radiant, dry weather conditions. Light showers appeared in mid-September to re-boost the ripening process on the terroirs offering less water retention, thus perfecting the maturation of the tannins. The absolutely perfect weather conditions during harvest time allowed us to pick grapes boasting remarkable quality.
Blend
Merlot 44%
Cabernet Sauvignon 39%
Cabernet Franc 15%
Petit Verdot 2%
Cabernet Sauvignon 39%
Cabernet Franc 15%
Petit Verdot 2%
Harvest
From 5th to 19th October 2016
Lab analysis
Alcohol degree : 13.80 %vol. / Total Acidity : 3.99 - PH
3,49 - IPT 75
3,49 - IPT 75