Ratings
RP 99 · JS 95 · TA 92 · WE 92
Identity
| Producer | Chateau Cos d'Estournel |
| Year | 2012 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | 2nd Growth |
| Grapes | 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Deep garnet, virtually opaque ruby red |
| Aroma | Notes of graphite, crushed stone, blackberry, blackcurrant, cassis, menthol, pencil lead, cigar box, dried mulberries, stewed plums, potpourri, black cherry compote, chocolate box, dried sage, tobacco, new leather, eucalyptus, mint, floral notes |
| Palate | Well balanced, assertive with bold dry tannins, concentrated finish, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, structured and muscular, silky and seductive tannins, rich fruit texture with deep chocolate flavors, fresh acidity providing lift, mineral-driven long finish |
| Finish | Long finish of 35 seconds or more, dry and mineral-driven with a pleasant salty note lingering in the mouth |
| Food Pairing | Roast lamb, Beef stew, Grilled game, Aged hard cheeses, Mushroom risotto |
| Serving Temp | 16 |
| Aging Potential | 20 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.0 |
| Aging Process | 18 months in 70% new French oak barrels |
Terroir
| Gravel, limestone, clay |
Interesting facts
| Chateau Cos d'Estournel is known for its distinctive Indian-style architecture and is nicknamed 'Maharajah of Saint-Estephe' after its founder Louis Gaspard d'Estournel. The estate has used the Tesa anti-counterfeiting system since the 2012 vintage. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |