Delas, Hermitage Bessards other_regions The 2018 Cos dEstournel Blanc

The 2018 Cos dEstournel Blanc is a large step up from the Pagodes de Cos Blanc

but it closes down to reveal a tart

They only produced some 60

Medium-bodied

mocha and floral nuances and slow-building tobacco and leather elements

Delas, Hermitage Bessards other_regions The 2018 Cos dEstournel Blanc(aged in 70% new oak for 18 months), Inky ruby. Sexy, highly perfumed aromas of ripe dark berries, cherry liqueur, peppery spices and fresh flowers, backed by a hint of olive. Supple and appealingly sweet, offering intense, deeply concentrated blackberry and violet pastille flavors and a suggestion of star anise. Finishes pure, sweet and energetic on the penetrating finish, showing outstanding focus and slow building tannins. Josh Raynolds