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Château Potelle 2005 V.G.S. Syrah (Mount Veeder)
- $75
A worthy successor to the ’04, Potelle’s latest Syrah is a monumental wine. It’s decadently good now in its youth, with soft tannins that frame massive black currant, mocha, olive tapenade, grilled meat and crushed black pepper flavors that go on and on through the spicy finish. But 6 or more years of cellaring will see this wine evolve in interesting and possibly…
— S.H.
(10/1/2008)
Château Potelle 2005 VGS Chardonnay (Mount Veeder)
- Editors' Choice
- $45
Made from the estate vineyard high up on Mount Veeder, the wine has a brilliant intensity and near-perfect balance. It’s big, but not in the usual California style. Rather, it maintains an elegantly supple and wonderfully balanced character. The taste is of mineral-inspired tropical fruits, complexed with Burgundian technique.
— S.H.
(12/15/2007)
Château Potelle 1998 VGS Chardonnay (Mount Veeder)
- Online Exclusive
- $39
This wild yeast wine has emerged as one of CaliforniaÕs most consistently interesting and concentrated Chards. The dense overlay of oak doesnÕt just mask watery fruit. These spicy, peachy flavors are massive. Waves of palate sensations roll over the tongue, even in this weak vintage. The wine is also an ager.
— S.H.
(9/1/2002)
Château Potelle 2006 VGS Chardonnay (Mount Veeder)
- Editors' Choice
- $45
For years Chateau Potelle has been turning out tremendous, bracing Chardonnays. The ’06 VGS is an awesomely powerful wine, focused like a laser with well-oaked pineapple, passionfruit, tangerine and apricot flavors that are balanced with crisp acids. Notable for purity and strength, this Chardonnay will drink well over the next 6 years.
— S.H.
(10/1/2008)
Château Potelle 2002 VGS Zinfandel (Mount Veeder)
- $53
Always among the most elegant and claret-like Zins, this mountain beauty seems to express the French attitude of Potelle’s owners. Graceful and harmonious despite the power: the plum, blackberry and herb flavors have been crafted into a taut, ageable wine.
— S.H.
(5/1/2005)
Château Potelle 2002 VGS Chardonnay (Mount Veeder)
- $35
This huge wine captures the essence of mountain fruit. Dense and concentrated in ripe pear, tropical fruit and spice flavors, it also oozes elaborate honey, marzipan and buttered toast from oak. Has the weight and intensity of a great white Burgundy.
— S.H.
(5/1/2005)
Château Potelle 1999 VGS Chardonnay (Mount Veeder)
- $39
Has the lean and tight structure of a mountain wine, with crisp acids framing citrus and peach flavors, but it’s also notable for its creamy, lush texture and rich finish. This wine changes constantly in the glass and should improve with age through 2005.
— S.H.
(5/1/2003)
Château Potelle 2005 VGS Cabernet Sauvignon (Mount Veeder)
- Cellar Selection
- $60
Those famous Veeder mountain tannins are there in full force, providing a steel jacket to the wine and making it nearly undrinkable in its youth. But it has a fabulous, powerful core of fruit, making it a cellar guarantee. The cassis flavors punch through the astringency, finishing long and deep. Stash this one away for the long haul. Best after 2011. Decant before then.
— S.H.
(10/1/2008)
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