2005 Cos d'Estournel, St Estèphe, Bordeaux spirit this has wonderful concentration

this has wonderful concentration

concentrated and rich with a length and breadth that is totally mesmerising

A little water brings out bursts of wood spice and some of the citrus promised on the nose

The 2008 is tightly wound and nervous

with something that hints at eucalyptus (perhaps a nod to the coolness of the vintage)

2005 Cos d'Estournel, St Estèphe, Bordeaux spirit this has wonderful concentrationGorgeous blackcurrants, smoked tobacco, chocolate, gravelly earth, and spicy notes all define the 2005 Chteau Cos D'Estournel, a deep, full bodied, powerful expression of this terroir that does everything right. Massively concentrated, rich, and unctuous, it nevertheless stays flawlessly balanced and has ripe, polished tannins. Needing plenty of air to show at its best, it's just now getting to the early stages of its prime drinking window and has