Château Cos d'Estournel 2005, Saint-Estèphe 2° Grand Cru Classé - Parker 98
(532,00 € l)
Inky/purple color, glorious perfume of licorice, Asian spices, creme de cassis, blackberries, and toasty oak. This full-bodied St.-Estephe is exceptionally powerful, pure, and dense with a layered mid-palate that builds like a skyscraper.
While I am not convinced the 2005 Cos d’Estournel will eclipse the compelling 2003 Cos, it is unquestionably another superb classic from proprietor Michel Reybier and his brilliant winemaker, Jean-Guillaume Prats. Made from an unusually high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon (78%) and the balance mostly Merlot with a tiny dollop of Cabernet Franc, this superb effort requires plenty of time in the bottle. It boasts an inky/purple color as well as a glorious perfume of licorice, Asian spices, creme de cassis, blackberries, and toasty oak. This full-bodied St.-Estephe is exceptionally powerful, pure, and dense with a layered mid-palate that builds like a skyscraper. While there are massive tannins, they are remarkably velvety and well-integrated in this big, backstrapping effort that should enjoy an unusually long life. Forget it for 8-10 years, and drink it between 2017-2040.
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Technische Daten
Inhalt | 0,75l |
Jahrgang | 2005 |
Alkohol | 13,5° |
Allergene | Enthält Sulfite. |
Verpackung | 12er OHK |
Rebsorten | Cabernet Sauvignon 78%, Merlot 19%, Cabernet Franc 3% |
Aufbewahrungshinweise | Lange Lagerfähigkeit |
Verbrauchshinweise | Zwischen 16 und 18°C trinken. |
Geschmack | Trocken |
Hersteller | Château Cos d’Estournel 33180 Saint-Estèphe, Frankreich |
Abfüllung | Mis en bouteille au Château |