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Bordeaux 2016: Cos D'Estournel

 

This morning sees the first big name release of the vintage, Cos d'Estournel.  Saint Estephe is one of the highlights in 2016 and this year's Cos is a supremely elegant wine, certainly superior to its 2015 counterpart. Released at the same euro price as the 2015, this is a positive start to the campaign.

Chateau COS D'ESTOURNEL - £1400 per 12.

97 Decanter "This is one of the best Cos d'Estournels that I can remember trying at this early stage, it really does have every hair standing up on end. Powerful and deep, with a clear intensity but such delicacy; this is fresh, beautiful and succulent."
97-98 James Suckling "The finish is something else here. This is a wine that's so powerful and tannic yet at the same time so polished and superb on the finish. Full-bodied, beautifully crafted and precise. This is a wine that really grabs your attention. The agility and power are more than impressive. Wow is the word."

PAGODES DE COS - £385 per 12. 

An impressive second wine, you can taste the quality here and an excellent introduction to the Cos style.  The Chateau have made an effort to come down a little with the price this year which makes the price seem fair. 

93-94 James Suckling "The brightness and focus to this second wine of Cos are certainly impressive. You can see the quality. Full body, a tight and focused palate and beautiful fruit and density. Ultra-fine tannins. Gorgeous. Sophisticated." 

   

COS D'ESTOURNEL BLANC - £985 per 12.  

A mouthwatering complex white from Cos, a worthy rival to the established names of Graves.   

96-97 James Suckling "A layered and deep white with beautiful fruit giving mango, sliced-lemon and green-pineapple character. Full-bodied and so flavorful. Love the phenolic balance. One of the best dry whites of the vintage."

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