2011 Goulee
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Tasting notes
Big and juicy with fine, round tannin and with a nice sweetness in the middle.
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Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
James Suckling
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Plenty of sweet spice from the oak. But dilute and bitter on the finish, even if the tannins are rounded. (JH)
A brilliant innovation by the proprietor Cos d’Estournel, Michel Reybier, this offering has been a delicious, fruit-forward, interesting Medoc in every vintage to date. The 2011 Goulee has triumphed over the vintage difficulties, resulting in a dark ruby-colored wine with lots of black cherry, black currant, licorice, spice and damp earth notes. Drink it over the next 3-4 years.
About the producer
Louis Gaspard d’Estournel inherited Cos and Pomys in 1791, founding Cos d’Estournel in 1811, investing significantly in the property and expanding the estate from 14 to 45 hectares. The estate rapidly rose to prominence and the wines were exported around the world.