1985 Château Cos d'Estournel

Community Tasting Note

walkerjfw wrote:

Tuesday, February 20, 2018 - 3rd Annual PNV Kick Lunch this year with Jamie/Juan/Patrice/Zander/Tom/Steve/Jay...another epic event (Farmstead, St. Helena, CA): A generous contribution from Jay. Cos one of my favorites, reliable, ages beautifully. My first time with this vintage.

Color was a faded purple/garnet, bricking at the edge. Nose of dusted dark berries, minerals and floral notes.. Elegant, mature palate showing black cherry, cassis, mineral, cigar, forest floor and violet. Smooth texture, medium bodied and long (for this age) finish.

Really gorgeous, still an expressive wine even at this age. A classic old school Bdx, at a perfect spot right now. My WOT(Lunch)

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Comment posted by Wineteacher:

3/23/2018 9:18:00 PM - Began with half a case of this wine as future. Still have two left but have not tasted for about five years. I have always loved Cos and the 85 is one of my top favorites as it has been pleasure giving for the last dozen years. Mine grew up in a cool cellar so I am quite confident that they are in good shape. Thanks for the encouraging note.
Comment posted by Wineteacher:

3/24/2018 6:10:00 AM - Thanks so much for “fanning” me. I like Cos and have more than a couple of cases in six vintages. I also have some Les Pagodes but they are younger and I have never tasted them. Hope to see more of your notes.
Comment posted by walkerjfw:

3/25/2018 9:42:00 AM - Thanks for your responses - will keep up with your notes as well.

If you have it in your cellar, I had the 1990 Cos with a friend in the last year. Really spectacular, classic old school Bdx with probably another 10 years in it.

Cheers
Comment posted by Wineteacher:

3/25/2018 9:51:00 AM - I have 6 btls of the 1990 Cos. I also have the 85, 89, 89, 93 and 94 plus a few younger Les Pagodes. Thanks for the tip