Chateau Cos d'Estournel, Saint-Estephe, France 2009 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi There is a faint sensation

There is a faint sensation of ripeness

mushrooms and peaches

and perfectly balanced acidity

crushed stones and chamomile on the nose

Just when I think it’s going to clamp down hard

Chateau Cos d'Estournel, Saint-Estephe, France 2009 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi There is a faint sensationAnother magical wine from this property, the 2009 Chteau Cos D'Estournel reminds me slightly of the 2005 with its incredibly rich, powerful, opulent style married to stunning finesse and elegance. Still youthful yet with a touch of maturity, its deep ruby plum color is followed by classic Saint Estphe notes of blackcurrants, dried tobacco, loamy earth, Asian spices, and licorice. Deep, full bodied, and massive on the palate, it's flawlessly balanced