delicately crafted expression of 2018 with its singularly evocative imprint of Lafite will require a good 7-8 years in bottle

precise structure

languidly revealing crushed black cherries

it straight away pops with bright

and the special depth that characterizes great wines from La Mission Haut-Brion

Château Cos d'Estournel 2emé Cru Classé, Saint-Estephe, 2009, 75cl Format:12 x 75cl delicately crafted expression of 2018Blended of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet purple colored 2009 Cos d'Estournel takes a little coaxing to encourage the full array of exotic spices and decadent black fruits to emerge here: crme de cassis , baked plums, blueberry compote and Black Forest cake intermingled with star anise, fenugreek, cumin seed and Sichuan pepper plus wafts of menthol, violets and smoked meats. Wowthe full bodied palate bursts