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Chateau Cos D'Estournel 1996 |
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| "Spicerack of a wine, rather exotic. Concentrated aromas of tar, spices and currants. Full-bodied, with loads of velvety tannins and a long, ripe fruit aftertaste." | |
| Rated : 93 |
Wine Spectator |
| "Made from 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, this is a huge, backward wine reminiscent of the 1986 Cos D'Estournel. At the chateau, they claim the three vintages I love, 1982, 1985, and 1990, are less "classic" than years such as 1986, 1988, 1996, and 1998. The 1996 possesses an opaque purple color, as well as pure aromatics consisting of cassis, grilled herbs, coffee, and toasty new oak. Massive in the mouth, and one of the most structured and concentrated young Cos d'Estournels I have ever tasted, this thick, structured, tannic wine has closed down significantly since bottling. It requires 7-8 years of cellaring, and should last for 30-35 years. It is a fabulous Cos, but patience is required." | |
| Rated : 93+ |
Robert Parker |