Chateau Cos d'Estournel rhone valley often cited as a top

often cited as a top value buy compared to more expensive classified growths

The 2020 vintage shows intense aromas of blackberry

vertical tannins and lots of juicy fruit that seamlessly dissolve into the flavorful

The winery and vineyards are situated in the Wairau Valley in Marlborough at the northern end of New Zealand's South Island

The palate is tight

Chateau Cos d'Estournel rhone valley often cited as a topPRE ORDER 2014 WE 97 The 2014 vintage shows great freshness and complexity, with a "muscular, youthful fruit" profile, offering a mix of blackberry, blackcurrant, and savory notes, balanced by firm, silky tannins. 2016 WA 100 Notes of crme de cassis, blackberry, tobacco, exotic spices (sandalwood, incense), and graphite. 2018 WA 98 A"backwards, tannic powerhouse" featuring intense crme de cassis, cedar, violets, and earthy notes. 2021 WE 96 The wine