Cos d’Estournel 2ème Cru Classé, Saint-Estephe, 2018

Initially sampled from the barrel, the 2018 vintage in bottle impresses with its pure, high-toned bouquet of iodine, blackberry, and boysenberry, complemented by well-integrated oak. It starts crisp, featuring silky tannins and perfect acidity, leading to a persuasive harmony. Its finely crafted nature promises a lengthy future.