Chateau Cos d'Estournel, Saint-Estephe, France 2009 Bollinger The quality of the grapes

The quality of the grapes was as good as many growers had ever seen

40% Grenache and 5% each of Carignan and Mourvèdre

cream and candied ginger

A touch of caramel also gives this a gourmet twist

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic Mount Veeder wine loaded with strong savory and mineral accents

Chateau Cos d'Estournel, Saint-Estephe, France 2009 Bollinger The quality of the grapesDeep garnet colored, the 2009 Cos d'Estournel features a myriad of wonderfully intense notes, including blackcurrant pastilles, redcurrant jelly, kirsch and blueberry compote with hints of rose hip tea, sauted herbs, underbrush, pencil shavings and Indian spices. Full bodied, rich and opulently fruited in the mouth, it has beautifully plush tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing very long and very spicy. 100 Pts Robert Parker