In Stock, Ready to Drink Cos d’Estournel 1996

Château Cos d’Estournel’s legacy is defined by the visionary "Maharajah of Saint-Estèphe," Louis Gaspard d’Estournel, who bypassed traditional markets to ship his wines to India, returning with an exotic architectural inspiration that still crowns the estate today. This adventurous history translates into a Grand Vin of singular character: a "Super Second" that balances the brooding power of Saint-Estèphe with a signature, incense-like spice and a high proportion of Merlot for opulent texture.

Arrived in stock, we are delighted to offer these stunning condition Château Cos d’Estournel 1996, rated 94-96pts by Robert Parker and 94pts by Neal Martin, this is a stellar at its prime to shine. Ready in stock and sourced from original wooden case, please find all the details below and let me know if you would like to get a few - 



Château Cos d’Estournel 1996
HK$1,800 per bottle, 12 available
94-96pts Robert Parker
A fabulous Cos d'Estournel, along with the 1995, the 1996 is the finest wine produced at this estate since the sumptuous 1990, and it represents the essence of Cos d'Estournel. From its saturated black/ruby/purple color, to its knock-out nose of Asian spices, licorice, tobacco-tinged cassis fruit, and plum-like jam, this full-bodied, extraordinarily pure wine will enjoy an immensely impressive future. Approximately 66% of the crop made it into the final blend, which includes a slightly higher percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon than usual (65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot). While the 1996 is similar to the 1986, the fruit and tannin in the former wine are sweeter and more abundant. It is a massive example of Cos, but neither heavy nor overbearing in view of its immense size.
 
94pts Neal Martin
Tasted at the château, the 1996 Cos d'Estournel was aged in 65% new oak (unlike the 1995 which was 100%) and is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot. It has a straight down the line, intense and focused, graphite and melted tar bouquet. It is almost Pauillac in style, no surprise given its proximity. The palate is medium-bodied with fresh acidity, finer tannin than the 1986 Cos d'Estournel tasted alongside, but sharing those same leitmotifs of black pepper and sea salt. I like the nonchalance of this Cos d'Estournel. At 20 years it is not an ostentatious wine, not determined to go out and impress, but its nuance, stylishness and classicism grow on you. Its virtues seem to register only after you swallow the wine and find yourself tempted back for more. Excellent. Tasted July 2016.
 
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