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Cos d'Estournel 1988
Cos d'Estournel 1988, Second Grand Cru Classé, embodies the excellence of Saint-Estèphe on its gravelly soils. This wine, dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, combines truffle, black fruits and spices, with a silky and mineral palate. At its peak, it pairs ideally with game and aged cheeses.
Château Cos d'Estournel Nestled at the heart of Saint-Estèphe, this legendary estate has embodied Bordeaux excellence since the 19th century, combining tradition and architectural boldness. - Terroir: Deep gravels and calcareous clays of the Médoc, conferring a mineral structure and rare elegance to the wines. - Vinification: Meticulous aging in oak barrels, for cuvées that are both powerful and of silky precision.
Tasting notes for Château Cos d'Estournel 1988 On the eye: A garnet red robe with tawny highlights, dense and velvety, betraying accomplished maturity and a smooth texture. On the nose: First aromas of candied blackberry and black cherry, followed by notes of fresh truffle, cedar and a saline touch reminiscent of damp undergrowth after rain. On the palate: A silky attack, carried by a lively acidity and a chalky minerality, stretching into a long and spiced finish, where liquorice and blond tobacco intertwine. Serve at 16–18°C in a Bordeaux glass to release its full complexity.
Vintage 1988 A vintage marked by slow maturity and cool nights, giving the wines a refined tannic structure and great aromatic depth. - Aging potential: At its peak today, this wine can still be kept for 5 to 10 years in optimal conditions (stable temperature, controlled hygrometry).
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