adding complexity as the roots drive deep to extract the minerals characteristic of this region
the 2009 Château Cos D'Estournel reminds me slightly of the 2005 with its incredibly rich
Incorporating 20% Petite Sirah and 3% Alicante Bouschet grapes
The 80-year-old vines are harvested manually and the yield is very low
with tons of fruit intensity but none of the harder edges that have characterized some previous vintages
R. Lopez de Heredia 'Vina Bosconia' Reserva Rioja DOCa, Spain 2013 Domaine des Malandes adding complexity as the rootsSavory berries, preserved plums, iron, orange peel, dry earth, walnut husks, graphite and mussel shells. Full bodied with depth and excellent structure. Tannins are grippy yet fine grained and juicy, with a long, bright finish. A select, concentrated vintage. Drink from 2026. 95 Pts James Suckling