Chateau Potelle

Mt. Brave

Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Mt. Brave is a relative newcomer to the Jackson Family portfolio however, to my palate, it’s one of the more interesting. Like many of the more remarkable wines, it’s the land that makes Mt. Brave special. The vineyard way up on Mt. Veeder was formerly the source of fruit for the OG Chateau Potelle, which sold to Jess Jackson back in 2007.

Popped and poured; consumed over three days. Fairly consistent throughout but it might have been my favorite on Day 2. The 2012 pours a deep ruby, bordering purple with an opaque core. Medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears; definitely some signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with powerful notes of blackberries, cassis, black plums, tobacco, new leather, some light pyrazines, rocky earth, and beautiful baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the dark fruit is so dense! Drinks well now but could easily bring delight through 2035.
— 8 months ago

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Chateau Potelle

VGS Terroir Collection Fountaingrove GSC

GSC. Grenache . Syrah. Cinsault — 3 years ago

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Amador County Old Vine Zinfandel 1997

Wow. Nose. Color. Fruit. Flavor. Tannins. Long. Slight sediment from 97. This was a gem. What a surprise. Hard to find the words. The fragrance had so much complexity. I was absolutely blown away. — 5 years ago

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Jim Sikes

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This one was 14.3%. It was in a selection of a couple of dozen zins and it was at the most accessible. Picked it w/o checking the lable. The result was a happy boy. I am blessed with many '94, '95 amd '97 wines. Love to share shouod you ever be near.
Chris MacLean

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Sounds good @Jim Sikes . Where are you located?
Chris MacLean

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And thanks for the insight

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2016 vintage poured on April, 2022.. Outstanding. — 3 years ago

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Potelle Two Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

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Block island. VGS potelle two 2016 — 4 years ago

Chateau Potelle

VGS Terroir Collection Fountaingrove GSC

2017 “GSC” Grenache blend with Syrah and Cinsault. Dry on the palatte. No distinctive aroma but very enjoyable by itself or with food.
— 5 years ago

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Jean-Noel Fourmeaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

Happy May Day! — 3 years ago

Jim Hadley
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Chateau Potelle

VGS Mt Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon

We’re snowed ❄️ in on a Friday night and decided to imbibe this generously gifted Chateau Potelle, VGS Vintage 2010, ABV 14.5%. It’s predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, alongside Merlot, from Mount Veeder in Napa Valley, California. 🍷 🇺🇸

Wow, aromas and flavors are exuberant, concentrated, rich, and span a spectrum of characteristics from candied plum, ripe black cherry, and crème de cassis to black olive and crushed violet, to nutmeg, cardamom, and clove, to leather, tobacco, smoke, meat, and earth.

Tannins and mouthfeel are supple and smooth. Acidity is present, lending balance.

This wine is bold and is drinking beautifully now, though it has potential for further aging.

Cheers!

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— 3 years ago

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