Chateau Cos D'Estournel 2015 - Case of 6 Bottles (75cl)Still a bit shy, the 2015 vintage will reveal itself fully overtime. With intense yet mellow notes of spice, it already has the qualities of a very great Cos dEstournel. Its complex aromatic signature promises an opulent, deep and ample wine, the very embodiment of elegant refinement. Country Region: France, Saint Estephe Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, Merlot 23. 5%, Cabernet Franc 1,5% Packaging: OWC 6x750ml Robert Parker: 95+ 100

but underneath the bonnet

It is a blend of 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc matured for 28 months in 100% new oak

Ratings: WS 91 | WA 87

The 2016 Mouton Rothschild has an opaque garnet-purple color

A pungent nose of reduction and wood precedes more detailed and finer if slightly less concentrated flavors that possess even better depth and persistence on the somewhat firmer finish

but the other three consistent

Grape Variety: Merlot 80%

) The palate is very well defined with a crisp line of acidity

There remains some tightness here

Pinot Noir 30%

still improving after a couple of hours

very firm/taut and with very ripe