herbs and spices
Especially when it’s from Aux Mazoyères
perched in the hills of Monforte d’Alba
then aged in large barrels for elegance over power
accented with hints of sweet and floral undertones
Chateau Potensac, Medoc, 2010 CS20230611 herbs and spicesOwned by the Delon family of Loville Las Cases fame, Chteau Potensac is a serious overachiever in the Mdoc appellationcombining careful farming, traditional vinification, and excellent terroir just north of Saint Estphe. The 2010 vintage was one of Bordeauxs finest in the 21st century, producing wines with deep fruit, firm tannins, and incredible longevity. Potensacs 2010 reflects that beautifully: aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, graphite, dried herbs,