2007 Chateau Cos d'Estournel Saint Estephe
Expert Reviews
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SJancis review: 'Determinedly, almost exaggeratedly, modern style. Firm, very concentratednose. Something strange on the nose ? very distinctive. Extremely concentrated!And then reasonably supple on the palate ? but quite low acid and freshness. Acertain rawness but great attack and beef. One of the most distinctive wines ofthe vintage but a bit forced. All created by the early cutting of the shoots inJune ? taking a risk that the summer would not be hot. (Otherwise the fruitrisked being read more...Jancis review: 'Determinedly, almost exaggeratedly, modern style. Firm, very concentratednose. Something strange on the nose ? very distinctive. Extremely concentrated!And then reasonably supple on the palate ? but quite low acid and freshness. Acertain rawness but great attack and beef. One of the most distinctive wines ofthe vintage but a bit forced. All created by the early cutting of the shoots inJune ? taking a risk that the summer would not be hot. (Otherwise the fruitrisked being sunburnt.) Strictly for modernists.' (Jancis Robinson) (hide)


