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Fine Wine and Spirits Live Auction

February 23, 2019

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LOT 171

Lot 171

CHÂTEAU COS D'ESTOURNEL 1995 (1) WS 94 WA 95
CHÂTEAU MONTROSE 2000 (2) WA 94+
CHÂTEAU MONTROSE 2005 (2) WA 97

CHÂTEAU COS D'ESTOURNEL 1995 (1) WS 94 WA 95 CHÂTEAU MONTROSE 2000 (2) WA 94+ CHÂTEAU MONTROSE 2005 (2) WA 97
Lot 171 Details
CHÂTEAU COS D'ESTOURNEL 1995 (1)

Saint-Estèphe. 2ième Cru Classé
wrinkled label

Opulent, with forward aromatics (gobs of black fruits intermixed with toasty pain grille scents and a boatload of spice), this terrific Cos possesses remarkable intensity, full body, and layers of jammy fruit nicely framed by the wine's new oak. Because of low acidity and sweet tannin, the 1995 will be difficult to resist young, although it will age for 2-3 decades. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2025. WS 94 WA 95

CHÂTEAU MONTROSE 2000 (2)

Saint-Estèphe. 2ième Cru Classé
2 x scuffed labels

It is a blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot picked from 22 September to 7 October. I afforded it a couple of hours in the glass and it responded with plenty of pure ripe blackberry and raspberry fruit, hints of cold slate and even charcoal emerging with time. Tasted June 2016. Drink: 2023-2060 WA 94+

CHÂTEAU MONTROSE 2005 (2)

Saint-Estèphe. 2ième Cru Classé
2 x scuffed labels

It is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 3.5% Cabernet Franc and .5% Petit Verdot picked between 23 September and 9 October. The bouquet is extremely detailed, displaying more red berry fruit compared to the 2010 Montrose that leans towards black. Graphite and cedar emerge with time, even an unusual floral scent that is uncommon with respect to this property, whilst all the time retaining fantastic focus and delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with a ferrous tincture on the entry. There are the first signs of secondary notes (dried leaves and bay leaf), but it is the tannic backbone and the precision that really defines this Montrose at the moment. Tasted June 2016. Drink: 2025-2065 WA 97

5 bts.    per lot $1,000 - $1,200

Realised: $1,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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