Cos d'Estournel Vintage:2020 scattered all over Chambolle)

scattered all over Chambolle)

this is the only Amarone we will see for a while (until the highly anticipated 2015 is released)

the Cariad has quite a bit more Franc than is typically the case

Sweet and expansive on the gently tannic finish

but the plummy fruit and spicy wood appear to be nicely integrated

Cos d'Estournel Vintage:2020 scattered all over Chambolle)The 1986 Cos dEstournel replicates the performance from my 30 year on tasting that I conducted a few months back. The bouquet is attractive with mint and juniper berries that grab the attention of the olfactory senses, later accompanied by liquorice and graphite. The palate is understated on the entry but then builds in the mouth with wonderful spice and black pepper infused black fruit that form the foundation of this Cos dEstournel. Sure, it feels