The 2018 Cos d'Estournel is a blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, aged in 50% new oak barriques. The alcohol weighs in at just over 14.5%. Sporting a deep purple-black color, it needs a lot of swirling to begin to unlock a powerful nose of cr??me de cassis, stewed plums, wild blueberries and chocolate-covered cherries, followed by nuances of Sichuan pepper, star anise, tree and clove oil, plus a waft of charcoal. The full-bodied palate is densely packed with taut, muscular black fruits and earthy layers, framed by super firm, ripe, grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing very long and wonderfully earthy. A very impressive behemoth, this is going to need a good seven to 10 years to truly show its stuff and should drink for a good 40 years and beyond.
(WA-Mar 2021)
| Product Name | Ch. Cos d'Estournel 2 eme Cru Classe St. Estephe 2018 750ml |
|---|---|
| Unit of Measure | BTL |
| Country | FRANCE |
| Region | BORDEAUX |
| Appellation | ST. ESTEPHE |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Rating (WA) | 98 |
| Rating (BH) | NA |
| Rating (WS) | 96 |
