{"product_id":"cos-destournel-saint-estephe-1996","title":"Cos d'Estournel Saint-Estephe 1996","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCos d'Estournel Saint-Estephe 1996\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLots 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cos d'Estournel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48571215053017,"sku":"210000048327","price":379.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0350\/4717\/8372\/files\/vqsb1bmuiqxbqjltwgpg.jpg?v=1777243756","url":"https:\/\/flaskfinewines.com\/products\/cos-destournel-saint-estephe-1996","provider":"Flask","version":"1.0","type":"link"}