Chateau Cos d'Estournel St. Estephe GCC 2eme Cru 2013

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APPELLATION / REGION	St. Estephe GCC 2eme Cru
Grape	78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc
Color	Red
Sweetness	Dry
Body	Full-Bodied
Tasting Note	RP 86-88/100 The smallest crop since 1991 has produced a 2013 Cos d'Estournel composed of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. The wine-s attractive dark ruby color is followed by decent fruit on the attack, but then narrows out to reveal an elegant WS 91/100 This offers up some lovely fruit, with lilting aromas and flavors of plum, cassis and red currant, while black tea and lilac notes form an alluring backdrop. Very polished, with admirable length for the vintage, this only lacks a touch of stuffing in the end—but that's 2013 for you. Best from 2017 through 2022 NM 91-93/100 The Grand Vin is a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc picked between 27 September and 10 October at 26.3hl/ha. It is being raised in 60% new oak and the alcohol level is around 12.7%. The fruit was sorted in the vineyard, two trips through the vineyard to weed out the millerande berries. I like the focus on the nose. It is not powerful but it is intense and very well defined with blackberry and cassis notes unfolding in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, a crisp level of acidity and overall, a somewhat relaxed feel, a nonchalant Cos d'Estournel that has accepted the growing season for what it is. It is actually cut from a similar cloth to the Montrose this year, although I find a little more persistency coming through towards the finish. This is a decent Cos d'Estournel that will need 4 to 6 years in bottle. Other Critic Score:- James Suckling : 94 /100 Wine Enthusiast : 94 /100 Jeannie Cho Lee : 92 /100 Vinous Antonio Galloni : 90-92 /100 Decanter : 91 /100 Stephen Tanzer : 88-91 /100
Rating	RP:86-88 WS:91 WE:94
Size	75cl