1999 Château Cos d’Estournel

Description

The 1999 vintage produced wines that are charming, supple, and highly aromatic. While perhaps not as massive as the 2000 or 2005 vintages, the 1999 Cos d'Estournel is celebrated for its accessibility and elegance. It has evolved beautifully over the last 27 years, shedding its youthful tannins to reveal a velvety texture and a complex, spice-driven bouquet that is a hallmark of this producer.

Highlights

• Vintage: 1999

• Region/Appellation: Saint-Estèphe, Médoc (Bordeaux), France

• Producer: Château Cos d’Estournel

• Profile: Fully matured and silky; featuring a bouquet of blackberries, sandalwood, incense, and cedar.

• Strategy: This is a fantastic "restaurant wine" for your portfolio as it requires less decanting than younger vintages. The exotic spice profile makes it an adventurous partner for Aged Oscietra caviar.