Cru Bourgeois, St Estephe. The unofficial 2nd wine of Ch Cos' D'Estournel before the introduction of Les Pagodes and the pedigree shows thru. A v youthful magenta in hue, surprising at this age. Attractive strong aromas of cool blackcurrants, savoury meat jerky and some dried leaves- understated elegance of an aged bordeaux which I love. Tannins are silky smooth and fully resolved. Mid-bodied. Signature Cos spice and pepper notes coming thru with mocha in the mid-palate. A bit hollow in the last 3/4, but the fruit came quickly back for the final quarter to finish off nicely with some roundedness. Finish could be longer. A the end of a beautiful drinking window. V balanced right now. Great value compared to a Cos 4 times its price (9.2/10).
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