Chateau Cos d'Estournel, Saint-Estephe, France 2009 Fleurie With a classy character and

With a classy character and balanced by the passage of time

so it is a more Sauternes style vintage

the texture so dense

Styled to emphasize the fruit from the noted Le Bon Climat vineyard

offering aromas and flavors of juicy red cherry

Chateau Cos d'Estournel, Saint-Estephe, France 2009 Fleurie With a classy character andAnother magical wine from this property, the 2009 Chteau Cos D'Estournel reminds me slightly of the 2005 with its incredibly rich, powerful, opulent style married to stunning finesse and elegance. Still youthful yet with a touch of maturity, its deep ruby plum color is followed by classic Saint Estphe notes of blackcurrants, dried tobacco, loamy earth, Asian spices, and licorice. Deep, full bodied, and massive on the palate, it's flawlessly balanced