Cos d'Estournel Saint-Estephe 1996

Cos d'Estournel Saint-Estephe 1996 - Flask Fine Wine & Whisky
Cos d'Estournel Saint-Estephe 1996 - Flask Fine Wine & Whisky

Highlights

Cos d'Estournel Saint-Estèphe 1996 shows a medium to deep, darkly pigmented ruby-red color, with aromas of dark black-cherry and blackcurrant fruit alongside chocolate and cedar. The palate is concentrated and ripe, balanced by acidity, with fine, smooth tannins, a little warmth and roundness from alcohol, and a long finish in which the cassis fruit becomes slightly watery toward the end.

Cos d'Estournel Saint-Estephe 1996

A great success for the vintage, with a first wine comprised of only 25% of the harvest; young, dark color; the gravel soils protected the harvest from rains, and resulted in considerable concentration, tannic solidity, much body and superb aromatic complexity. Blend 65% Cabernet, 35% Merlot.

Critical Acclaim

93 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Made from 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, this is a huge, backward wine. The 1996 possesses an opaque purple color, as well as pure aromatics consisting of cassis, grilled herbs, coffee, and toasty new oak. Massive in the mouth, and one of the most structured and concentrated young Cos d'Estournels I have ever tasted, this thick, structured, tannic wine has closed down significantly since bottling. It requires 7-8 years of cellaring, and should last for 30-35 years. It is a fabulous Cos, but patience is required. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2030.

90 Wine Spectator

Lots of tobacco, berry and spice character on the nose. Light herbal undertone. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a caressing, pretty-textured finish. Chewy. I would wait a little.

Cos d'Estournel Saint-Estephe 1996

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Region
Bordeaux,France
Producer
Chateau le Pin
Size
750ml

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