Cos d'Estournel 1985 - Saint-Estèphe

"Château" Cos d'Estournel 1985 - Saint-Estèphe - 2nd Grand Cru Classé 1855

Is it still necessary to present the Cos d'Estournel? This 2nd classified growth from 1855 is by far the most famous Saint-Estèphe. Its powerful and elegant style, and the very consistent quality it has demonstrated for over 50 years make it one of the best Bordeaux, sometimes better rated than some 1er grands crus classés.

Cos almost always has significant aging potential. The 1986 and 1988 vintages are still somewhat closed today.

The estate is also known for its second wine, the Pagodes de Cos, but also its Cos d'Estournel Blanc , since 2005, produced in very small quantities.

Robert Parker's 1999 tasting notes:

Well-evolved, with a fabulous bouquet of toast and highly concentrated red and black fruits (notably black cherry), it is rich, long, tasty and medium-bodied on the palate. Very perfumed, it delights both the nose and the palate with its aromas of sweet black fruits, minerals and spices. 93 points

Tasting advice:

Decant at least 1 hour before tasting. Serving temperature: 17 to 18 degrees

Exceptional provenance in CBO: These bottles come from a cellar of a great Swiss wine enthusiast and collector. We have acquired the complete collection containing more than 200 bottles of mainly French and Italian wines. The bottles have all been preserved following their purchase en primeur or shortly after their marketing on site, in a natural cellar buried under a 16th century convent. A damp cellar, which is why some labels are very worn. The levels are generally excellent or perfect and the most "fragile" bottles testify to conservation in total darkness for more than 30 years!