Chateau Cos D'estournel Red Wine

2nd Growth, St Estephe, Bordeaux, France- "The 2012 Cos d'Estournel is a classic expression of St.-Estephe, with notes of graphite, crushed rock, blackberry, blackcurrant. A medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, structured, but integrated tannins and a long finish of 35 seconds or more."

2nd Growth, St. Estephe, Bordeaux, France- "A very powerful and structured Cos. It's full and layered, but not overpowering in terms of fruit. It's more about the abundant, very fine tannins. It's a classic wine with historical grip and power. Real Bordeaux..."

2nd Growth, St Estephe, Bordeaux, France- "Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Cos d'Estournel unfurls slowly, measuredly, releasing delicate notes of dried mulberries, stewed plums...before giving way to notions of potpourri, black cherry compote and chocolate box...Medium to..."

2nd Growth, St Estephe, Bordeaux, France "... Remarkably concentrated yet with a graceful elegance, it has sensational cassis, graphite, spring flowers, and subtle tobacco-driven aromatics, full-bodied richness, a deeply layered, multi-dimensional mouthfeel, and a monumental finish..."

2nd Growth, St Estephe, Bordeaux, France- "Spices, such as nutmeg and cinnamon, as well as dried meat and plums with cedar and sandalwood. Full body. Deep and dense in the center palate and a long, long finish. Shows finesse and tightness. Very polished tannins. Long and ethereal."

2nd Growth, St. Estephe, Bordeaux, France- "Offering gorgeous cassis and darker currants fruits as well as tobacco, lead pencil, acacia flowers, and graphite, this flawless, full-bodied, incredibly elegant Saint-Estèphe has silky tannins, perfect balance, and a great, great finish..."

France - Bordeaux - Saint-Estephe - "The finesse is pretty phenomenal here, with such complexity of fruit and vivid, bright flowers. Lavender and rose. Seductive. Ever-so long and precise. Lead pencil and graphite. Reminiscent of old, great Cos..." (Barrel score 98-99)

2nd Growth, St. Estephe, Bordeaux, France - "Super aromas of nutmeg, cloves and dried flowers with plums and blackberries. Subtle yet so complex. Full-bodied, tight and integrated with ultra-fine tannins and a beautiful finish. Lasts for minutes. Very, very Cos. Harmony..."

2nd Growth, St. Estephe, Bordeaux, France- "The richness and beauty of this wine is impressive with blackcurrant, cherry, berry and fresh cloves. The fruit is so pure here. Full-bodied with tannins that are so integrated and refined that you don't feel them, yet they are there..."

2nd Growth, St Estephe, Bordeaux, France- "A very bold, ripe and complex wine with excellent concentration and a warm, engaging personality (cinnamon and allspice) that's hard to resist. With aeration a hint of dried fruit character emerges. Massive, yet polished finish."

2nd Growth, St. Estephe, Bordeaux, France- "The richness and beauty of this wine is impressive with blackcurrant, cherry, berry and fresh cloves. The fruit is so pure here. Full-bodied with tannins that are so integrated and refined that you don't feel them, yet they are there..."

2nd Growth, St. Estephe, Bordeaux, France- Floral aromas with violets, lavender and currants. Lead pencil, too. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins that caress and please. Elegant and sophisticated. Linear line of tannins running through this.

2nd Growth, St Estephe, Bordeaux, France- "Black in color, with aromas of orange peel, new leather, currant, berry, Christmas pudding. Full bodied, with layers of velvety tannins and a long, long finish of fruit and spices. The cashmere texture is all there."

2nd Growth, St Estephe, Bordeaux, France- "...It leaps from the glass with opulent sandalwood, Chinese five spice, cigar box and leather scents over a core of prunes, baked cherries, dried mulberries and eucalyptus plus a touch of potpourri ..."

2nd Growth, St. Estephe, Bordeaux, France- "A very powerful and structured Cos. It's full and layered, but not overpowering in terms of fruit. It's more about the abundant, very fine tannins. It's a classic wine with historical grip and power. Real Bordeaux..."

2nd Growth, St Estephe, Bordeaux, France "... Remarkably concentrated yet with a graceful elegance, it has sensational cassis, graphite, spring flowers, and subtle tobacco-driven aromatics, full-bodied richness, a deeply layered, multi-dimensional mouthfeel, and a monumental finish..."

France - Bordeaux - Saint-Estephe - "The finesse is pretty phenomenal here, with such complexity of fruit and vivid, bright flowers. Lavender and rose. Seductive. Ever-so long and precise. Lead pencil and graphite. Reminiscent of old, great Cos..." (Barrel score 98-99)

2nd Growth, St. Estephe, Bordeaux, France- "Offering gorgeous cassis and darker currants fruits as well as tobacco, lead pencil, acacia flowers, and graphite, this flawless, full-bodied, incredibly elegant Saint-Estèphe has silky tannins, perfect balance, and a great, great finish..."

2nd Growth, St. Estephe, Bordeaux, France- Floral aromas with violets, lavender and currants. Lead pencil, too. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins that caress and please. Elegant and sophisticated. Linear line of tannins running through this.