Cos d'Estournel Size:3L and the élevage lasted for

and the élevage lasted for 27 months in 85% new barrels and 15% second use

I know only one other person in Piedmont who has a similarly sharp memory that goes that far back

Sumptuous and yet also structured

28 ha parcel of 30+ year old vines in Calouère – the first vintage was 1979

6 grams of acidity

Cos d'Estournel Size:3L and the élevage lasted forThe 1986 Cos dEstournel replicates the performance from my 30 year on tasting that I conducted a few months back. The bouquet is attractive with mint and juniper berries that grab the attention of the olfactory senses, later accompanied by liquorice and graphite. The palate is understated on the entry but then builds in the mouth with wonderful spice and black pepper infused black fruit that form the foundation of this Cos dEstournel. Sure, it feels