Cos d'Estournel 1988 (750ml) Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru

Cos d'Estournel 1988 (750ml) Auxey-Duresses 1er CruCritical Acclaim 92 points Wine Spectator Beautiful aromas of fresh herbs, such as tarragon and mint, with berry and cherry undertones. Medium to full bodied, with fine tannins that are polished and very pretty. Caressing finish. *Cellar Selection, Top 100 Wines of 1991* (JS, 06 2009) 91 points Vinous The 1988 Cos dEstournel was picked between 27 September and 14 October and comprises of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot. At the time it was

butterscotch and citrus flavors

world-class red wine capable of improving with bottle aging for 10 to 15 years in most vintages

red fruit are made more complex over time by a series of tertiary aromas such as spices

The vineyard site rises from 240' to 500' with south

and the promise of what is to come from replanting into the future

It has just suffered somewhat in comparison with several of the other vintages

At peak from 2025 through 2040

Hillside Select consistently expresses the voluptuous fruit

Try this with smoked baby back ribs

this is powerfully concentrated but not as super dense

from wine selection to presentation

truffle and clove