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Chateau Cos D’Estournel - Vintage - 2005

Currency:USD Category:Wine Start Price:2,200.00 USD Estimated At:2,800.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Chateau Cos D’Estournel - Vintage - 2005
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Chateau Cos D’Estournel - Vintage - 2005
"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." 98 points. Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, 4/08
Original Wooden Case. 12 Into Neck.
12 Bottles per lot $2800 - 3000