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Neal Martin: The Chateau Cos d'Estournel 2014 is a blend of 65%Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc picked between25 September and 10 October at 33.7 hectoliters per hectare. The pHcame in at 3.77 and an IPT of 87, quite high compared to some otherproperties in the northern Medoc. It has "cool" nose, by that Imean it is not a flamboyant set of aromatics like the 2009 or 2010,but rather "streamlined" and focused, very delineated with blackfruit intermingling with incense and iris. It is very controlled.The palate is medium-bodied with supple, but "full" tannins in themouth that lend this Cos d'Estournel impressive volume. There is anunerring purity here, a gradual crescendo of intensity towards apeppery finish that lingers long. This is an impressive Grand Vin -classic Cos d'Estournel. Tasted three times with consistent notes.