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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 73/100 · Drink 1979, Robert Parker, Jan 1998

Now beginning to fade badly, this wine was at its prime from 1976 to 1978, but never had impressive depth or concentration. Anticipated maturity: Now-probably in serious decline. Last tasted, 9/79.

Critic scores

Critic scores
73
73/100

Robert Parker

About the producer

Cos d'Estournel
Cos d'Estournel

Louis Gaspard d’Estournel inherited Cos and Pomys in 1791, founding Cos d’Estournel in 1811, investing significantly in the property and expanding the estate from 14 to 45 hectares. The estate rapidly rose to prominence and the wines were exported around the world.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

12.5%

Classification

Deuxième Grand Cru Classé

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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