Lot 335
CHÂTEAU CALON-SÉGUR 1982 (1)
CHÂTEAU COS D'ESTOURNEL 1986 (2) WA 92
CHÂTEAU COS D'ESTOURNEL 1995 (2) WS 94 WA 95
Lot 335 Details
CHÂTEAU CALON-SÉGUR 1982 (1)
Saint-Estèphe. 3ième Cru Classé
u. bn. stained & marked label.
CHÂTEAU COS D'ESTOURNEL 1986 (2)
Saint-Estèphe. 2ième Cru Classé
u. 2 x bn. 2 x peeling & wrinkled labels. 2 x scraped capsules.
The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, savory and almost meaty on the mouth, nicely balanced and then...BAM! There's a real spicy, black pepper kick on the finish originating from the Cabernet Sauvignon. It does not possess the structure or persistence of the greatest 1986s, rather a Claret that I know would just shine and complement dishes at the dinner table. Drinking perfectly now, this Cos d'Estournel has another 15-20 years to offer. Tasted July 2016. WA 92
CHÂTEAU COS D'ESTOURNEL 1995 (2)
Saint-Estèphe. 2ième Cru Classé
u. 2 x bn. 2 x marked labels.
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