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Cos D`Estournel Magnum 1982

1500 ml Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Merlot 35% Bordeaux, France 1982

Cos D`Estournel Magnum 1982 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (Saint-Estèphe, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Cheapest offer £940.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.5
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
body
5 / 5
very full
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
tannin
4 / 5
firm
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Full, structured reds
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Colour
Red
inferred from Saint-Estèphe
Origin
Saint-Estèphe · Bordeaux · France
inferred from Saint-Estèphe
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
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ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
steaklambroast chickenroast porkbolognese
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Cabernet Sauvignon
Typical aromas: blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, mint, green bell pepper when unripe. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Typical for Cabernet Sauvignon · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
dry · 1/5
Body
lightfull
very full · 5/5
Tannin
lowhigh
very firm · 5/5
Acidity
lowhigh
fresh · 4/5
Oak
noneheavy
noticeable · 4/5
Alcohol
lowhigh
moderate-high · 4/5
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description

Cos d`Estournel 1982 is a Left Bank Bordeaux from the esteemed Saint-Estèphe appellation. The estate was established in the early 19th century by Louis Gaspard d`Estournel. This vintage comprises a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, reflecting the estate’s characteristic style. Initial aromas suggest ripe dark fruits, intertwined with hints of savoury herbs and mild spices. On the palate, the wine reveals complexity, featuring a structure defined by firm tannins and a mineral edge. A standout wine from a legendary vintage.

Other vintages of Cos D`Estournel Magnum we list
1989£565.002005£510.002008£375.00
The same wine in a different year. Vintages differ; our taste profile is derived per vintage only where the merchant's text differs.
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