Cos d'Estournel - 2010 (750ml) 1996 A deep ruby/purple hue precedes

A deep ruby/purple hue precedes a perfumed nose of sweet boysenberries

caramel and dried apricot

not exhibiting the hard edge shown by many 1975s

excellent concentration and purity

Cos d'Estournel - 2010 (750ml) 1996 A deep ruby/purple hue precedesThe 2010 is a more structured, restrained, less flamboyant version of the 2009. A final blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot that hit 14. 5% natural alcohol, this wine (which represents only 55% of the estate's production) is full bodied, classic and built along the lines of the 2000 (although that wine was made before Reybier acquired the estate and upgraded quality significantly). This wine