- Out-of-Stock
Château Cos d'Estournel 1986 in Magnum
Saint-Estèphe - Deuxième Grand Cru Classé
92/100 Parker
Cellaring: now - 2034
By Neal Martin in 2016: "Tasted at the property, the 1986 Cos d'Estournel, which was aged in 90% new oak and is a blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc, is a vintage I haven't tasted for several years. It has a healthy, fairly deep colour with just a hint of brick at the edge. The nose is quite intense, quite voluptuous for a 1986, perhaps blindly I could have mistaken it for a 1985. Red plum, liquorice and graphite, there is something round and sensual about this 1986 - though it lacks the complexity of Cos d'Estournel's greatest vintages. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, savoury and almost fleshy on the palate, well balanced and then... BAM! BAM there's a real spicy, black pepper kick on the finish from the Cabernet Sauvignon. It doesn't have the structure or persistence of the greatest 1986's, but rather a Claret that I know would shine and accompany dishes at the table. Drinking perfectly now, this Cos d'Estournel has another 15-20 years to offer. Tasted in July 2016."
Data sheet
| Note | Between 91 and 94 |
|---|---|
| PR rating | 92/100 |
| Note WS | 92/100 |
| Recoverable VAT | No |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | Magnum (150cl) |
| Vintage | 1986 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 150 cl |
| Appellation | Saint-estèphe |
| Level | between 2 and 4 cm |
| Label | Slightly stained |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| 1855 Rankings | 2nd Grands Crus Ranked |
| Maturity | Mature wines |
| Châteaux bordeaux | Cos d'Estournel |
Red
Dry white
Sweet
Sparkling
Sparkling rosé
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Sweet
Red
Dry white
Sweet
Rosé
Sparkling
