Chateau Cos d'Estournel, Saint-Estephe, France 2009 Rare Rose Blend flinty and smoky nose with

flinty and smoky nose with lovely lemon character

Very long and persistent finish

effortlessly elegant

it leaves a velvety sensation

Red and black licorice

Chateau Cos d'Estournel, Saint-Estephe, France 2009 Rare Rose Blend flinty and smoky nose withDeep garnet colored, the 2009 Cos d'Estournel features a myriad of wonderfully intense notes, including blackcurrant pastilles, redcurrant jelly, kirsch and blueberry compote with hints of rose hip tea, sauted herbs, underbrush, pencil shavings and Indian spices. Full bodied, rich and opulently fruited in the mouth, it has beautifully plush tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing very long and very spicy. 100 Pts Robert Parker