Château POTENSAC 1985
Château Potensac is located in the Médoc region of Bordeaux . It was traditionally passed down through the female line until the current owner , Jean-Hubert Delon, inherited it from his paternal grandmother, Georgette Liquard. The Delon family owns two other Bordeaux estates, Château Nénin in Pomerol and the prestigious Second Growth Château Léoville-Las Cases in Saint-Julien. Château Potensac was one of nine producers to achieve Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel status in the 2003 reclassification.
Château Potensac is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. The 1985 vintage for Bordeaux was absolutely remarkable. The spring was cold and wet, marked by a few storms. Heavy hail caused some damage in May and June, but warm weather followed at flowering time. July remained warm and saw some rainfall, while August, although cooler, saw very little rain. September was both hot and dry, ideal for ripening.
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc