Chateau Cos d'Estournel, Saint-Estephe, France 2019 1.5L Vins El Cep was planted with Chardonnay

was planted with Chardonnay

the first vintage vinified by Derain

toasty oak and satisfyingly savoury tannins all coming together to match the meat coming off the wood-fired grill

yet has a tannic grip that is backed with bitter almond

all bound together by an electrical current and seamless structural foundation

Chateau Cos d'Estournel, Saint-Estephe, France 2019 1.5L Vins El Cep was planted with ChardonnayThis is so aromatic with blackcurrants, black berries and raspberries. Pure fruit, together with coffee and nutmeg. Really fresh and clean with bright spices. Full bodied, yet reserved and tight with fantastic structure. So long. This is a great Cos for the cellar. A real benchmark for the true character. 99 Pts James Suckling