Chateau Potensac, Medoc, 2005 SPCOUNT0125 'Ciel Rouge' (Red Sky) sees

'Ciel Rouge' (Red Sky) sees extended maceration on the skins

named after 15th-century English commander Sir John Talbot

finely grained tannins and vibrant acidity

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Chateau Potensac, Medoc, 2005 SPCOUNT0125 'Ciel Rouge' (Red Sky) seesChteau 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