Cos d'Estournel Blanc other_regions redcurrants and blackberry compote with

redcurrants and blackberry compote with touches of licorice

rich and relatively forward flavors that possess a generous mid-palate though the vibrant and stony finish immediately tightens up

high glycerin and good acidity

melted tar and crushed violet scents

Cos d'Estournel Blanc other_regions redcurrants and blackberry compote withThe 2018 Cos dEstournel Blanc is a large step up from the Pagodes de Cos Blanc, mainly thanks to the larger contribution of Smillon at one third of the blend. It has a fresh bouquet with honeysuckle and yellow flower aromas, though it perhaps does not possess the amplitude of the previous vintage. The palate is rounded and candied on the entry with orange pith and light apricot notes, a pinch of spice on the finish. That said, again, comparing it to