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Sumptuous and yet also structured
28 ha parcel of 30+ year old vines in Calouère – the first vintage was 1979
A first sample of this wine showed some porty high tones but this one is refined and pure
A whiff of volatile acidity does not really materially diminish the appeal of the earthy and markedly sauvage-inflected aromas of both red and dark pinot fruit that display a top note of various floral elements
Cos d'Estournel Size:3L Sumptuous and yet also structuredThe 1986 Cos dEstournel replicates the performance from my 30 year on tasting that I conducted a few months back. The bouquet is attractive with mint and juniper berries that grab the attention of the olfactory senses, later accompanied by liquorice and graphite. The palate is understated on the entry but then builds in the mouth with wonderful spice and black pepper infused black fruit that form the foundation of this Cos dEstournel. Sure, it feels
