($100-$129) Full medium ruby. High-pitched, perfumed aromas of dark berries, minerals and violet; very cabernet. Rich, dense and youthful; broad and beefy, with cassis, black cherry and bitter chocolate flavors. Finishes very sweet and long, with fine tannins spreading out impressively to coat the palate. A great showing.

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Looks considerably more mature at the rim than the 1989. Lighter nose than the 1988 but with lots of rich ripeness. Big and bold and recalls the wines being made today. Lots of ripeness plus St-Estèphe character. Vibrant finish. Not that subtle but lots of impact. Very slightly tarry finish.

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The 1989 Cos d'Estournel is very good, but uninspiring. The 1989, although good, does not live up to expectations given the terroir and the vintage. Its deep ruby color is followed by a spicy vanillin, curranty nose, medium body, excellent depth, but a monolithic personality. It possesses neither the concentration nor dimension of the exceptional 1990. The 1989 possesses some hard tannin in the finish, but it is well-integrated with the wine's ripe fruit. Look for this wine to drink well for the next 15+ years.

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Minty and rich, with blackberry and cherry aromas. Full-bodied, with a leathery, slightly woody character. Turns a bit short. This is disappointing. Weak bottle? Normally clearly outstanding. '89/'90 Bordeaux non-blind horizontal.

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This time around the wine was very enjoyable if a little flabby. I was big and classically Cos.