116 Ratings
Chateau Cos d'Estournel Saint-Estèphe 2ème Grand Cru Classé
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"One of the candidates for wine of the vintage..."Wine Advocate "Gorgeous aromas of currants and berries with hints of licorice. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a pretty finish. Silky. This is extremely good for the vintage. The team of Cos worked hard on their 2002 and it shows."-Wine Spectator In the old Gascon language, the word ‘Cos’ means ‘The Hill of Pebbles’. Appropriately named, Château Cos d’Estournel is situated on the banks of the Gironde River between Pauillac and St. Estèphe,...
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Wine SpectatorRating: 93/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 03/31/2005
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Robert ParkerRating: 93/100 - As reviewed by Robert Parker on 04/01/2005

tried at altaya tasting 2010 - still quite strong tannins, would drink in a few years. made in moderate climate so less ripe fruit