CHATEAU COS D'ESTOURNEL 2eme Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Estephe 2018 Bottle - NO DISCOUNT

Description

The 2018 Château Cos d'Estournel impresses with its bold yet refined character, showing ripe blackberry, cassis, and plum. Notes of cedar, spice, and hints of tobacco add complexity, while silky tannins and vibrant acidity provide excellent balance. Powerful and sophisticated, with layered depth and a long, persistent finish, this vintage is a true reflection of Côte de Saint-Estèphe’s finesse—enjoy now or cellar for further development.

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THE WINE ADVOCATE Rating: (97 - 100) - Reviewed by: Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Issue Date: 23rd Apr 2019, Source: April 2019 Week 4 - Bordeaux 2018, The Wine Advocate - "The 2018 Cos d'Estournel is composed of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc and has 14.59% alcohol. Aging in 50% new barriques, it has a deep purple-black color and drifts effortlessly, gracefully, seductively out of the glass with slowly unfurling notions of blackcurrant cordial, wild blueberries, chocolate-covered cherries and plum pudding with touches of violets, licorice, wild roses and yeast extract plus a waft of loose tobacco. The full-bodied palate is built like a brick house with a solid frame of super firm, super ripe tannins and seamless freshness to back up the vibrant, crunchy, oh-so-muscular fruit, finishing long with loads of mineral layers. Amazing structure will keep this beauty for at least half a century and probably a full one!"