| Lot | Wine | Region | Qty | Estimate | Current Bid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XNE 1504 |
CHATEAU COS D'ESTOURNEL 2me Cru Classe 2018 | Saint Estephe | 1 BOTTLE | AU$600-650 | AUD $ 549 | |
| XNE 1505 |
CHATEAU COS D'ESTOURNEL 2me Cru Classe 2018 | Saint Estephe | 1 BOTTLE | AU$600-650 | AUD $ 549 | |
| XNE 1506 |
CHATEAU COS D'ESTOURNEL 2me Cru Classe 2018 | Saint Estephe | 1 BOTTLE | AU$600-650 | AUD $ 549 | |
| XNE 1503 |
CHATEAU COS D'ESTOURNEL 2me Cru Classe 2018 | Saint Estephe | 1 BOTTLE | AU$600-650 | AUD $ 549 | |
| XNE 1502 |
CHATEAU COS D'ESTOURNEL 2me Cru Classe 2018 | Saint Estephe | 1 BOTTLE | AU$600-650 | AUD $ 549 | |
| XNE 1501 |
CHATEAU COS D'ESTOURNEL 2me Cru Classe 2018 | Saint Estephe | 1 BOTTLE | AU$600-650 | AUD $ 549 |
Robert Parker Score: 98+ points
Reviewer: Lisa Perrotti-Brown — End of March 202131 Mar 2021
Drink 2028–2068
The 2018 Cos d'Estournel is a blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, aged in 50% new oak barriques. The alcohol weighs in at just over 14.5%. Sporting a deep purple-black color, it needs a lot of swirling to begin to unlock a powerful nose of crème de cassis, stewed plums, wild blueberries and chocolate-covered cherries, followed by nuances of Sichuan pepper, star anise, tree and clove oil, plus a waft of charcoal. The full-bodied palate is densely packed with taut, muscular black fruits and earthy layers, framed by super firm, ripe, grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing very long and wonderfully earthy. A very impressive behemoth, this is going to need a good seven to 10 years to truly show its stuff and should drink for a good 40 years and beyond.
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Delivery: $16.50 per dozen, Australia-wide via Australia Post. Estimated delivery 3–14 business days from dispatch.
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