Community Tasting Notes 8

• Vinum Deorum wrote: 90 points

  November 30, 2021 - A nice white Bordeaux, but probably a bit past its prime. Still balanced and complex, with less intensity than when I last tasted it a couple of years ago. Fat texture, lacks a bit of tension and energy. A touch of slight oxidation I think, but still enjoyable to drink. Just not a good value though.

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• Collector1855 wrote: 89 points

  February 9, 2021 - 2001 20-years on Commanderie dinner. White to start the dinner (not 2001). Expressive nose, overtly herbal, rosemary, thyme, fennel. There is also an oxidative, nutty touch here that increased fast as the wine sat in the glass. If you own this, I would not wait much longer to drink this up.

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• JonnyG Likes this wine: 93 points

  October 15, 2020 - 2009 Bordeaux Night (plus some nice bonus wines) (A Pristine, COVID-Safe Setting Somewhere in Los Olivos): Everything I look for in a Bordeaux blanc. Youthful nose of citrus and grass, complemented by an appealing nuttiness, and plenty of spice presumably reflecting the oak treatment. More citrus and oak notes on the palate, layered and concentrated. The viscous texture was a highlight for me. Very long finish. Should last for a decade+ with ease.

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• Collector1855 wrote: 90 points

  December 16, 2019 - Salty nose with nuts, flowers. Overall too oxidative for my liking. Should it be that way?

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• Mathijs81 Likes this wine: 94 points

  May 21, 2017 - This was a bottle a purchased just out of sheer curiosity .... glad I did !
  
  + Preparation : took out of cellar and first two glasses at 12°C, remaining more chilled
  + Colour : what we would call "straw yellow", light clingy to the glass
  + Nose : smoky, zest of citrus, somewhat restrained though
  + Taste : a winner, somewhat "fatty" and mineral, slightly smoky, lovely acidity, mango, passion fruit.
  Also, there is a quite an abundance of "saltiness" to be found, some slight oxidation
  + Finish : great and long finish, lasts a lifetime, also the "saltiness" returns here, very interesting
  
  All in all, a great experiment. Especially for someone accustomed to white Pessac wines.
  Still, I get the feeling this must have been even better 2-3 years ago. Fuller and opulent.
  
  To conclude, it did deliver up to my expectations, hence I'm rating it up to 94/100.
  
  Mathijs

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2009
• Type White
• Producer Château Cos d'Estournel
• Varietal Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
• Designation Blanc
• Vineyard n/a
• Country France
• Region Bordeaux
• SubRegion n/a
• Appellation Bordeaux

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• In Cellars 13 (21%)
• Consumed 50 (79%)

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