Goulee By Cos d'Estournel 2018
75cl
Founded in 1805 by visionary Louis Marquis d'Estournal, who earned the moniker "The Maharajah of Saint Estephe" by traveling the world to sell his wine and win over new customers, very sucsessfully. The 2nd growth estate is curently run by Michel Reybier who has further enhanced the reputation of this illustrious estate.
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Goulee By Cos d'Estournel 2018
€44.00
Ex Tax: €35.77
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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
The nose is wonderful mix of ripe, red and black fruits with spice and mineral notes
Palate
The palate is rich and opulent with superbly ripe tannins supporting the wine and leading to a long finish.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
73% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Cabernet Franc
Maturation
The wine is matured in 30% new French oak for 1 year
Country
France
Region/AOC
Medoc, Bordeaux
Vintage
2018
Closure
Cork
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Robert Parker 92 points
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews
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