Goulee by Cos d Estournel Medoc

Winery	Cos d'Estournel
Region	Bordeaux
Appellation	Medoc
Type	Red Wine
Varietal	Cabernet Sauvignon blend
Vineyard Size	20 hectares
Soil	Clay, gravel and limestone
Vineyard Orientation	Northern
Average Age of Vines	45 years
Farming Practice	Conventional
Maturation	Less than one year in oak
Vintage	2015

Made of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, it spent less than one year in oak, preserving the beautiful ripe fruit of the vintage. 2015 is a terrific year for Bordeaux. All of the fruit for Goulée is handpicked, just as it would be for the Grand Vin of the estate. Serve Goulée with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised and grilled dishes, as well as with fine cheeses, especially P’tit Basque and Comté Gruyere.

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89pts Decanter– 2015 vintage

Fresh ripe fruit; supple and more approachable than in the past.

90pts Wine Spectator– 2015 vintage

Fleshy in feel, with plum sauce and steeped cherry notes gliding along, inlaid with singed cedar and sandalwood details. Light tea and mineral accents show on the finish. Drink now through 2022.

92pts James Suckling– 2015 vintage

Aromas of sweet tobacco, plums and cherries follow through to a medium body, firm and silky tannins and a fresh and bright finish. Juicy and flavorful. Drink in 2020.