Cos d'Estournel 1996 (750ml) Spain Rioja TempranilloA brilliant year for Left Bank Bordeaux. This was stubborn in its youth and took time to open, but now stands as one of the great all time vintages of Cos, in my opinion. It delivers still, at 25 years old, just utterly delicious, with complex slate, pencil lead, graphite, undergrowth, black truffle flavours and a crushed mint finish. It is still juicy, with perfectly integrated fine tannins and a ton of personality. Critical Acclaim 98 points
92 Points | Wine Spectator
cigar box and elegant and supple oak spices from cedar to sandalwood
The wine exudes guava
presumably from a semi-carbonic maceration
Casa de Saima is owned and operated by Graça Miranda Silva who was left the vineyards and estate from her late husband
Open at least one hour before serving
The vines were planted between 1973 and 1979 in volcanic basalt-nekia soil
even finish with fantastic
white flowers and citrus fruits
Our vineyard sites stretch across the region
in little over a month
The final blend is just over 90% Cabernet Sauvignon with most of the balance being Merlot
