Cos D`Estournel 1988

Name: Cos D`Estournel 1988
Brand: Hedonism Wines
SKU: HED31573
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Cos d`Estournel is a prominent wine estate situated in the Saint-Estèphe appellation. Ranked as a Second Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, it produces 5 styles of wines. This is the 1988 vintage of its Grand Vin, which is drinking beautifully right now. Expect pronounced notes of mushroom, truffle, cooked red berries, stewed black fruits, spices and toast.

1988

Red

Saint-Estephe

Cos d`Estournel

Second Growth

Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux Blend Red

91 Vinous

The 1988 Cos d’Estournel was picked between 27 September and 14 October and comprises of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot. At the time it was compared with the 1966 and 1986 vintages. I appreciate the bouquet. melted dark chocolate intermingling with dark berry fruit, clove and tobacco. The amount of Cabernet used was relatively higher compared to other vintages and it has allowed this Cos d’Estournel to mature gracefully. The palate is medium-bodied with plenty of tarry blackberry and bilberry fruit, struck through with a crisp line of acidity that lends freshness. Whilst not as complex as other vintages, there is admirable balance and a prevailing sense of old school classicism. It offers hints of truffle and black pepper on the finish. This is probably at its peak now at 30-years of age but another decade is certainly not out of the question. This is the best bottle that I have tasted. Tasted at the château. - Neil Martin

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Since it was acquired by French businessman Michel Reybier in 2000, Château Cos d`Estournel has cemented its position as one of the top wine estates in the Médoc. This illustrious Second Growth produces a celebrated first wine, in addition to a second red, Les Pagodes de Cos and a white, Cos d’Estournel Blanc.

The key grape variety is Cabernet Sauvignon, together with Merlot and smaller amounts of both Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. A superb example of high-class St-Estèphe, Château Cos d`Estournel is renowned for its powerful, rich wines, packed full of cassis character, with complex nuances of slate and graphite.

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