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2008 Chateau Cos D'estournelBlend from France

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"Dark crimson. Toasty sweet on the nose. Very very sweet palate entry - even slightly too sweet? Right-bank style. Then a tiny bit underripe on the palate. Even a tad scrawny. ...

  • 95 Wine Enthusiast
  • 93 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com
  • 92+ Robert Parker - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  • 90 Wine Spectator
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Ratings:

95

"This big, smoky wine has great richness and a big, concentrated structure. The feel is dark, solid, based on spice, new wood and ripe black plums touched with red berries, the tannins sheltering beneath. -R.V." (04/11)

93 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

"A delicate and pretty Cos. Aromas of blackberries, cherries and spices follow through to a full body, with fine tannins and a chocolate, berry and light coffee character. Long and caressing. Give it a a few years of bottle age before opening." (12/10)

92+ Robert Parker - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"Closed but promising, this is a classic Cos revealing lots of tannin along with damp earth, black currant, sweet black cherry, graphite, licorice and truffle characteristics. This medium to full-bodied, structured, firm, broodingly backward, impenetrable effort demands 5-6 years of bottle age; it should drink well for 20-25 years." (04/11)

90 Wine Spectator

"Quite juicy, with a mouthwatering edge to the damson plum, mulled cherry and red currant fruit. Modest acidity, fine-grained tannins and flashy spice and iron notes drive the finish. There's excellent integration and harmony for the vintage. Drink now through 2019. 20,000 cases made. -JM" (04/11)

Product Description:

"Dark crimson. Toasty sweet on the nose. Very very sweet palate entry - even slightly too sweet? Right-bank style. Then a tiny bit underripe on the palate. Even a tad scrawny. Very dry tannins on the end. Drink 2016 to 2030. (JR)" 17 out of 20 points, Jancis Robinson's Purple Pages (01/12)

WINE:
"Blend 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc. Dark colour. 2008 was the first vintage to be produced in our new wine-making facilities. The nose presents notes of black fruit, liquorice and tobacco. This is a complex wine that offers both power and finesse. Elegant and velvety on the palate." -Winery

VINTAGE:
"2008 was a late vintage with classic ripening conditions. Meticulous work in the vineyard enabled an exceptional expression of late varieties, such as Cabernet Sauvignon. The cool, breezy weather during the summer of 2008 gave the vintage freshness and liveliness. While the particularly dry second half of September brought concentration and aromatic complexity. 2018-2035." -Winery

Product Detail

Item # 79092
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-Region Ste Estephe
Ratings

95 - Wine Enthusiast

93 - James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

92+ - Robert Parker - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

90 - Wine Spectator

Vintage 2008
Color Red
ABV 13.8%
Varietal(s) Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Size 750mL
Closure Cork
Features
Taste currant, blackberry, cherry, bell pepper, olive, asparagus, spice, ginger, oak, vanilla, black cherry, plum, smoke, toast, tar, tobacco, raspberry, cassis, violet, pepper and green bean
Nose currant, blackberry, cherry, cedar, cigar box, violet, rose, truffle, earth, coffee, leather, tobacco, broccoli, berry and flower