2005 Cos d'Estournel, St Estèphe, Bordeaux spirit Bordeaux Wine Buyer

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with something that hints at eucalyptus (perhaps a nod to the coolness of the vintage)

sweet blueberries tumble into a long finish

A little water brings out bursts of wood spice and some of the citrus promised on the nose

The 2008 is tightly wound and nervous

2005 Cos d'Estournel, St Estèphe, Bordeaux spirit Bordeaux Wine BuyerGorgeous blackcurrants, smoked tobacco, chocolate, gravelly earth, and spicy notes all define the 2005 Chteau Cos D'Estournel, a deep, full bodied, powerful expression of this terroir that does everything right. Massively concentrated, rich, and unctuous, it nevertheless stays flawlessly balanced and has ripe, polished tannins. Needing plenty of air to show at its best, it's just now getting to the early stages of its prime drinking window and has