1985 Chateau Cos d'Estournel, Saint-Estephe, France (750ml) Sweet but best from 2030

but best from 2030

There is a very beautiful complexity for a vintage where the end-of-season’s sun brought a lot to the aromas

gently pressed fractions of the juice are used for this cuvee [the harder pressed juice

complex flavors of prunes

Tannins are round and mosaical

1985 Chateau Cos d'Estournel, Saint-Estephe, France (750ml) Sweet but best from 2030TASTING NOTES: The 1985 from cask could have been a lighter version of the 1982 and 1953 vintages. Forward, with a fabulously scented bouquet of pain grille and concentrated red and black fruits (especially black cherries), it is rich, lush, long, and medium to full bodied. Very fragrant, with gobs of sweet black fruits, minerals, and spice in both its flavors and aromatics, this is one of the most forward wines from Cos. Robert Parker, 93 pts. Dark,