2005 Cos d'Estournel, St Estèphe, Bordeaux spirit concentrated and rich with a

concentrated and rich with a length and breadth that is totally mesmerising

with something that hints at eucalyptus (perhaps a nod to the coolness of the vintage)

The 2008 is tightly wound and nervous

hazelnut and vanilla combine to deliver a cushioned

sweet blueberries tumble into a long finish

2005 Cos d'Estournel, St Estèphe, Bordeaux spirit concentrated and rich with aGorgeous blackcurrants, smoked tobacco, chocolate, gravelly earth, and spicy notes all define the 2005 Chteau Cos D'Estournel, a deep, full bodied, powerful expression of this terroir that does everything right. Massively concentrated, rich, and unctuous, it nevertheless stays flawlessly balanced and has ripe, polished tannins. Needing plenty of air to show at its best, it's just now getting to the early stages of its prime drinking window and has