Chateau Cos d'Estournel, Saint-Estephe, France 2009 Fleurie This blended Premier Cru Rosé

This blended Premier Cru Rosé wears a pink dress with almost fluorescent purple highlights

a Deuxième Grand Cru Classé from Margaux

This 'other' Lascombes has more charm

vanilla and butter

Chateau Cos d'Estournel, Saint-Estephe, France 2009 Fleurie This blended Premier Cru RoséAnother magical wine from this property, the 2009 Chteau Cos D'Estournel reminds me slightly of the 2005 with its incredibly rich, powerful, opulent style married to stunning finesse and elegance. Still youthful yet with a touch of maturity, its deep ruby plum color is followed by classic Saint Estphe notes of blackcurrants, dried tobacco, loamy earth, Asian spices, and licorice. Deep, full bodied, and massive on the palate, it's flawlessly balanced