Chateau Cos D Estournel 2009

Description

Fascinating, Opulent, Voluptuous The call of faraway lands. As mysterious and intriguing as a lone adventurer returning from a solitary sail, Cos dEstournel is slow to reveal itself. Little by little, it evokes stories of distant places, market stalls brimming with unfamiliar fruits, spices and wares, village festivities warmed by the joy of revelers and the setting sun, and sumptuous visions of ladies and their voluptuous curves. A myriad of scents, colors and tastes appeals to the senses. The Grand Vin of Cos dEstournel is both demure and deliberately sensuous, a fascinating and elegant nectar.COS DESTOURNEL 2009 Still a bit shy, this pleasantly fresh vintage gets rounder, as the powerful fragrance steps back to let a vivid fruit appear. Black fruits on the nose, sleek tasting on the palate, tannic structure of a high density while retaining a fine-grain, make an opulent wine full of extravagance.At the same time powerful and velvety, generous and fresh, it is a wine that does not leave people indifferent, a great and unique Cos dEstournel. Extraordinary simply.Serving recommendations Wine is a living thing. After aging in the barrel, it continues to evolve in the bottle, year after year. To fully appreciate the aromas of the wines of Cos dEstournel, we suggest following a few simple rulesIdeally, wines should be stored in a clean room between 12C and 15C and at about 80% humidity.The wines of the estate will develop complex aromas that will vary according to the characteristics of each vintage and evolve with time. Proper service will allow these qualities to express themselves completely.The youngest vintagesthose produced after 2000should be decanted at least an hour and a half before tasting. Aeration will help bring the spirit and passion of each wine into focus, so its potential can be fully revealed. We recommend decanting vintages between 1982 and 2000 about an hour before serving, so their aromas may be released gently.Wines produced before 1982 should be served in the bottle to avoid abrupt aeration that may not be favorable to the delicate nature of these precious nectars.We recommend serving wines between 17C and 18C. As they continue to warm up in the glass, they will release their full palette of aromas and reveal their most subtle, delicate nuances.- Chateau Cos d’Estournel