Chateau Cos d'Estournel, Saint-Estephe, France 2019 1.5L Vins El Cep was planted with Chardonnay

was planted with Chardonnay

toasty oak and satisfyingly savoury tannins all coming together to match the meat coming off the wood-fired grill

Rich and broad

yellow plum

yet has a tannic grip that is backed with bitter almond

Chateau Cos d'Estournel, Saint-Estephe, France 2019 1.5L Vins El Cep was planted with ChardonnayThis is so aromatic with blackcurrants, black berries and raspberries. Pure fruit, together with coffee and nutmeg. Really fresh and clean with bright spices. Full bodied, yet reserved and tight with fantastic structure. So long. This is a great Cos for the cellar. A real benchmark for the true character. 99 Pts James Suckling