Cos D`Estournel 2005
Cos D`Estournel 2005 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Saint-Estèphe, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are very firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Cheapest offer £250.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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The 2005 release from Saint-Estèphe estate, Cos d’Estournel, is an exceptional wine now beginning to really hit its stride. Composed of an unusually high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon (78%) with lesser parts Merlot and Cabernet Franc, it is immensely concentrated, deep and complex. With time it unfurls to reveal beautiful notes of cassis, black cherry, spring flowers, liquorice, cedar, tobacco and crushed stones. Decanting is strongly recommended.