1998 Château Cos d'Estournel Ex-Château
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Mid crimson with the merest hint of development at the rim. Gravelly, light mineral nose – discreet and rather old-fashioned (in a good way) on the nose with a hint of cigar box. Very dry finish with marked acidity – very classic St-Estèphe. Relatively light weight but nicely calmed down and well integrated. Clean and mineral on the finish. Some sweetness. Confident. Mellow. Long. (JR)
Bottled in April, 2000, this elegant, stylish, graceful wine is an attractive, dark ruby/purple-colored effort with subtle notes of sweet oak, licorice, herbs, and black fruits. While not massive, it is medium-bodied and ripe, with sweet tannin. Forty-eight percent of the production was utilized in this blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2018.
Slightly herbal, with dried rosemary and mint underneath the blackberry character on the nose. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a light finish. A little diluted. Not a great Cos.¿'88/'98 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2008). Drink now. 20,830 cases made. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2009
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.