TN: '76 Chateau Cos D'Estournel

[Van The Man]

I had this wine last night at a dinner with some clients. The note is more or less off memory.....

1976 Chateau Cos D'Estournel; St. Estephe (BR, FR) - $209 (From A Magnum at the Capital Grille)

Excellent color with a pretty hue and not looking particularly aged. No sediment on the walls of the bottle but a decent amount of fine sediment in the bottom of the bottles. The nose was muted initially and blossomed after decanting and being opened for 30 minutes. Wonderful and plentiful sweet cherry, truffles, vanilla, sweet currant and leather. On the palate, the wine was flush and glorious like an old Bordeaux should be. After two hours on the table, it started to fade and become less noticeable both in the bouquest and on the palate.

A delicious wine and I'm glad I had the chance to drink it and enjoy it for what I consider to be a reasonable price.