Cos D'Estournel 1996 caíno-tinto 1% Counoise

1% Counoise

extremely dry with good rain until June

All the grapes were destemmed and there was no pigeage (Goisot prefers to extract tannins gently and only from the grape’s skins rather than the pips)

the palate has well balanced sugar and acid with fresh lime flavours

The Hay Shed Hill Cabernet Merlot highlights the strength of Margaret River in producing medium-bodied

Cos D'Estournel 1996 caíno-tinto 1% CounoiseA great success for the vintage, with a first wine comprised of only 25% of the harvest; young, dark color; the gravel soils protected the harvest from rains, and resulted in considerable concentration, tannic solidity, much body and superb aromatic complexity. Blend: 65% Cabernet, 35% Merlot