| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Left Bank |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
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A brilliant innovation by the proprietor Cos d'Estournel, Michel Reybier, this offering has been a delicious, fruit-forward, interesting Medoc in every vintage to date. The 2011 Goulee has triumphed over the vintage difficulties, resulting in a dark ruby-colored wine with lots of black cherry, black currant, licorice, spice and damp earth notes. Drink it over the next 3-4 years.
A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot, the Goulée 2011 has a modest, tertiary bouquet with dried herbs and sous-bois more pronounced that in the 2010 or 2009. The palate is medium-bodied with chalky tannins with a tapered, but crisp leafy finish. Fine. Tasted April 2012.
Floral red fruits, elegant texture, and attractive forward style. Drink 2013-2018
It is an easy-going, dark plum/ruby/purple-tinged wine displaying sweet tannin as well as plenty of black and blue fruits that hit the palate with some authority, but tend to fade more quickly than other top St.-Emilions. Charming, pure and silky, it is best consumed in its first decade of life.
This estate, which was part of the huge Figeac vineyard until it broke away in 1879, has produced a soft, round 2011 from modest yields of 30 hectoliters per hectare. Made by Stephane Derenoncourt's wife, Christine, it is a blend of 77% Merlot and 23% Cabernet Franc.
