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Cos D`Estournel Magnum 2008

1500 ml Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc Bordeaux, France 2008

Cos D`Estournel Magnum 2008 is a dry, full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Saint-Estèphe, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Listed at £375.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.

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Out of stock
£375.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
body
4 / 5
full
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
tannin
4 / 5
firm
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
oak
3 / 5
some
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
rules-v1
Colour
Red
inferred from Saint-Estèphe
Origin
Saint-Estèphe · Bordeaux · France
inferred from Saint-Estèphe
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
lexicon
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
merchant feed
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 2008 is a refined Left-Bank Bordeaux from the St-Estèphe appellation. The wine comprises a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, exhibiting a balance of power and structure. Aromas of black fruits, earthy notes, graphite and hints of spice intertwine with a firm tannin structure. This vintage requires considerable bottle age to reach its potential, offering longevity that underscores this Second Growth estate`s storied legacy.

Other vintages of Cos D`Estournel Magnum we list
1982£940.001989£565.002005£510.00
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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