The 2009 Château Cos d'Estournel is a legendary, full-bodied Bordeaux red wine from Saint-Estèphe, France. It is a legendary "Super Second" wine. It is highly prized by collectors for its rare blend of explosive fruit, spice, and perfect smoothness.
Key Facts
- Blend: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- Rating: 100 points (Robert Parker)
Product Features and Flavor
- Grape Variety Ratio: A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc.
- Flavor and Aroma: Intense fruit aromas of blackcurrant sugar, blackberry, and blueberry jam, accompanied by notes of white flowers, graphite, cedar, and distinctive Indian spices and cinnamon.
- Palal Structure: Extremely full-bodied with velvety tannins, this wine boasts a remarkable balance, purity, and unparalleled concentration at 14.5% ABV.
Tasting Notes
This wine bursts with deep flavors of blackberry, blueberry, and cherry. It has warm spice notes like nutmeg and cinnamon. It feels soft and smooth in your mouth.
