Description
Château Cos d’Estournel 2010 is a dry red wine produced from a refined selection of Cabernet Sauvignon (78%), Merlot (19%), Cabernet Franc (2%) and Petit Verdot (1%). Located in the renowned Saint-Estèphe appellation in the Médoc region, this vineyard and winery is classified as a second growth in the celebrated 1855 classification, and remains one of Bordeaux’s most iconic and sought-after wines. This wine is dense and opulent, and although it has been matured in 80% new oak barrels, the influence of the wood is delicately subtle in its profile. For enthusiasts eager to purchase wine that exemplifies the tradition and majesty of Bordeaux, the 2010 Château Cos d’Estournel is a masterful choice that reveals the secret of its longevity and sophistication.
Tasting Notes :
Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Cos d’Estournel unfurls slowly, measuredly, releasing delicate notes of dried mulberries, stewed plums and blackcurrant pastilles before giving way to notions of potpourri, black cherry compote and chocolate box plus touches of dried sage, tobacco and new leather. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a rock-solid foundation of very firm, grainy tannins and very lively acidity supporting the remarkable intensity of tightly wound fruit layers, finishing very long and fragrant. Give it another 4-5 years in bottle and this will be stunning!
