Chateau Cos d'Estournel, Saint-Estephe, France 2012 Gamay with a vibrant character and

with a vibrant character and excellent length

Very dense center palate to the La Dame this year with purity of fruit and round

cedar and apple notes and a flash of licorice snap on the finish

fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature with indigenous yeasts

Chateau Cos d'Estournel, Saint-Estephe, France 2012 Gamay with a vibrant character andThis is one of the vintages from Cos that seems to pull out all the stops. The fruit is so rich, the texture so dense, and deep flavors of chocolate back up the huge structure. It does work in its magnificent, flamboyant way. And at the end, the acidity does its part and gives the wine a final lift. 94 Pts Wine Enthusiast