2018 Chateau Cos d’Estournel 2eme Cru Classe, Saint-Estephe 1x750ml

$225.00

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SKU: hub-VS10238577-1-DP-11032232 Categories: , Tags: ,
Rating: Vinous 98Robert Parker 98

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Vinous 98

The 2018 Cos d’Estournel is a racy, powerful Saint-Estephe that is going to need quite a bit of time to find its center. Today, it is tightly wound, but all the energy is there. Lush and extravagantly ripe, the 2018 possesses tremendous depth and plenty of energy to back it all up. Here, too, I found the wine a bit more expressive and giving en primeur. [Antonio Galloni, 29/03/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2028-2058

Robert Parker 98

The 2018 Cos d’Estournel is a blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, aged in 50% new oak barriques. The alcohol weighs in at just over 14.5%. Sporting a deep purple-black color, it needs a lot of swirling to begin to unlock a powerful nose of creme de cassis, stewed plums, wild blueberries and chocolate-covered cherries, followed by nuances of Sichuan pepper, star anise, tree and clove oil, plus a waft of charcoal. The full-bodied palate is densely packed with taut, muscular black fruits and earthy layers, framed by super firm, ripe, grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing very long and wonderfully earthy. A very impressive behemoth, this is going to need a good seven to 10 years to truly show its stuff and should drink for a good 40 years and beyond. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 09/03/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2028-2068

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