Reviews & Ratings

2021 VGS Chateau Potelle Cabernet Sauvignon "Oakville"

Winery: VGS Chateau Potelle

Vintage: 2021

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Oakville"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Oakville

State or country: CA

Price: $205

Cases produced: 379

KWG Score: 96.5 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Excellent (96.5)

Review date: May 22, 2025

Wine Review: This very dark ruby colored Cabernet Sauvignon from “Oakville” is excellent! It opens with a black currant and black raspberry bouquet with hints of eucalyptus, sage, and leather. On the palate, this wine is full bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is beautifully balanced, silky smooth, and graceful. The flavor profile is blackberry and black plum blend with notes of cedar and stone dust. We also detected hints of tobacco, dark chocolate, and wintermint in the very end. The finish is dry and its flavors, acidity, and moderate polished tannins build-up slightly and stick around for a very long time. We would pair this delicious Cab with ribeye steak. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: The 2021 VGS Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon is a perfect example of why Oakville is the premiere appellation for Cabernet in the Napa Valley. The initial bouquet exhibits red fruits like cherry, strawberry, and raspberry. With some time in the glass, those aromas develop towards darker black and blue fruits like, blackberry, black cherry, blueberry compote all framed with an iron/sanguine minerality and a very light nuance of green olive which adds another beautiful dimension. Baking spices like cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg add an extra dusting of complexity. In the mouth, the wine displays its balance between the bouquet, tannins and acidity showing its promise for beautiful ageing.

Buy it: Use 1000 Corks to find stores that sell VGS Chateau Potelle 2021 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon.