Product Details
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 crème 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. Drink date: 2028-2068. Score - 98+. (Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW, robertparker.com, March 31, 2021)
Taste Profile
- Sweetness
- Body
- Flavour Intensity
- Acidity
- Tannins
More Details
| Alcohol/Vol | 14.5% |
|---|---|
| Made In | Other, France |
| Sugar Content | 0 g/L |
| Sweetness Descriptor | Bone Dry (< 1 g/L) |
| Varietal | Bordeaux |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| LCBO # | 41759 |