Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cos D'Estournel
Label Name:
 
St Estephe 2eme Cru
Vintage:
 
1990
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Estèphe, Médoc, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Method:
 
Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel; malolactic fermentation in barrel; matured ~18 months in French oak (significant proportion new oak), with traditional racking and gravity handling.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated blackcurrant and plum with black truffle, cedar, tobacco and spice; savory, mineral core, silky texture, firm but refined tannins and a long, persistent finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast lamb, ribeye or beef stew, venison/game; aged hard cheeses (e.g., Comté); Asian pairings: Peking duck, Cantonese roast pork (char siu), Korean BBQ beef, Sichuan pepper beef.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château Cos d'Estournel is a Second Growth (2ème Cru Classé) of Saint-Estèphe, famed for its pagoda façade and gravelly Médoc terroir; long-established estate producing structured, ageworthy Bordeaux blends.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 94; Vinous 95; Wine Spectator 94; James Suckling 92; Jancis Robinson 19/20