1986 Cos D'estournel

[sedhead]

Brom:
I guess my remarks were misleading. I think the general consensus is that 1/2 bottles age sooner than full.
So far this year Ive had three 1989 1/2 bottles that I thought could use more aging to reach their peak to my taste:
Grand-puy-lacoste
Beychevelle
Cos d'Estournel
So, I figured that if the '89 1/2 bottles were not ready yet, i did not want to take a chance on the 1986 Cos since it's the only one I have or will ever get.
I found all these wine outstanding with good balance but I prefer softer tannis.
Does anyone have a different opinion on 1/2 bottle aging verses full?
Thanks for all your responses.

[This message has been edited by sedhead (edited 12-30-2003).]

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