2011 Cos d'Estournel, St-Est̬phe

Powerful, very rich and very concentrated, this epitomizes the opulent style of Cos d‰۪Estournel. A sense of extraction is overwhelmed by the huge, ripe fruit. It shows velvet texture at first, but then the tannins come on strongly, leaving a wine that will age over many years. Drink from 2022.