About twenty years ago, when I was newly getting into wine, I went to a Christie's pre-auction tasting at the Jonathan Club in Los Angeles. There I was introduced and fell in love with my first tastes of old first growth Bordeaux, like Lafitte and Haut Brion. This Cos took me right back there from the second I smelled it--scents of autumn leaves, tobacco, pencil shavings, and cedar. I really enjoyed this and it reminded me why and what good aged Bordeaux can be. It gradually changed but didn't diminish over the evening, with its long after taste, earthy secondary flavors, complexity, nicely integrated tannins with plenty more life left for further aging, and beautiful balance.
An evening of fine wine and food (Black Salt Restaurant, Washington D.C.): This blend of Cos 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, which had aged in 65% new oak was the "wildest" of the three Médocs we had over dinner, which included GPL and LLC. Above all, a powerfully tannic wine, whose tannins had a somewhat caged animal aspect but not unripe, notwithstanding hints of grilled paprika that for me added complexity to the more evident ripe cassis, truffle and tar. Fuller bodied than the Grand Puy Lacoste of the same vintage, and a longer finish, infused with peppery spice and a cooler blue-fruit aspect. In any case, at least this bottle - thanks Keith - could easily be cellared for the longer term.
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Fantastic Cos ! Intense and very complex nose shows crème de cassis,cedar,truffle,graphite,some leather and tobacco.Full-bodied,the palate is really impressive,with complex flavors built around a core of concentrated,ripe and juicy fruit.A big wine,at the same time elegant and with incredible focus and length.Still young,but ready.Should drink well for at least another 10-15 (or even more) years.
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3/14/2024 - djdaqm Likes this wine: 97 Points
About twenty years ago, when I was newly getting into wine, I went to a Christie's pre-auction tasting at the Jonathan Club in Los Angeles. There I was introduced and fell in love with my first tastes of old first growth Bordeaux, like Lafitte and Haut Brion. This Cos took me right back there from the second I smelled it--scents of autumn leaves, tobacco, pencil shavings, and cedar. I really enjoyed this and it reminded me why and what good aged Bordeaux can be. It gradually changed but didn't diminish over the evening, with its long after taste, earthy secondary flavors, complexity, nicely integrated tannins with plenty more life left for further aging, and beautiful balance.
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2/4/2024 - KenCT wrote: 92 Points
Delicious - well integrated tannins with classic cedar notes and fruit that is still holding up. Time to drink up
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1/16/2024 - PanosKakaviatos Likes this wine: 95 Points
An evening of fine wine and food (Black Salt Restaurant, Washington D.C.): This blend of Cos 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, which had aged in 65% new oak was the "wildest" of the three Médocs we had over dinner, which included GPL and LLC. Above all, a powerfully tannic wine, whose tannins had a somewhat caged animal aspect but not unripe, notwithstanding hints of grilled paprika that for me added complexity to the more evident ripe cassis, truffle and tar. Fuller bodied than the Grand Puy Lacoste of the same vintage, and a longer finish, infused with peppery spice and a cooler blue-fruit aspect. In any case, at least this bottle - thanks Keith - could easily be cellared for the longer term.
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1/9/2024 - Odedis.Wine.reviews Likes this wine: 93 Points
Dark ruby in color with a cloudy reddish/ brick rim.
Earthy nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity.
Showing black currants, plums, cooked cherries, earth, wet leaves, herbs, light vegetables, coffee, eucalyptus, mediterranean spices and peppercorn.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 28 year old is still drinking very nicely. A great Second Growth Bordeaux.
Good right out of the bottle, and better after 45 minutes of airtime.
Complex and engaging. Will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years.
A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot. Aged in (65% new) French oak barrels.
13% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$200.
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1/6/2024 - valedeniro wrote: 96 Points
Fantastic Cos ! Intense and very complex nose shows crème de cassis,cedar,truffle,graphite,some leather and tobacco.Full-bodied,the palate is really impressive,with complex flavors built around a core of concentrated,ripe and juicy fruit.A big wine,at the same time elegant and with incredible focus and length.Still young,but ready.Should drink well for at least another 10-15 (or even more) years.
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