Château Potelle 2009 VGS Syrah (Mount Veeder) Rating and Review | Wine Enthusiast
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Château Potelle 2009 VGS Syrah (Mount Veeder)

Rating
92
Price
$75
Region
Wine Type
Red
Alcohol
14.9%
Bottle Size
750 ml
Issue Date
12/31/2011
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A big, vital Syrah, massively packed with intense blackberry fruit, in the way of Mount Veeder reds. It's distinctly Syrah-esque, with pepper and bacon flavors, and the winemaker has added a deft layer of smoky oak. Very good, but young and sweetly immature. Needs time. Give it another three years, but if you pop the cork now, decant for several hours.

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*Products deemed unacceptable (receving a rating below 80 points) are not reviewed.

98-100

Classic
The Pinnacle of quality

94-97

Superb
A great achievement

90-93

Excellent
Highly recommended

87-89

Very Good
Often good value; well recommended

83-86

Good
Suitable for everyday consumption, often good value

80-82

Acceptable
Can be employed


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