Double-decanted prior to service. The 1989 pours a garnet/purple color with an opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and some fine sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with powerful notes of cassis, brambles, tobacco, leather, cocoa, some graphite, inorganic earth and a mix of herbs and fine warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finish is medium+. The fruit is generous and sort of the star of the show. There is no wonder why so many love Cos. Still years and years to go. Drink now with some air and through 2049+.
Double-decanted prior to service. The 1989 pours a garnet/purple color with an opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and some fine sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with powerful notes of cassis, brambles, tobacco, leather, cocoa, some graphite, inorganic earth and a mix of herbs and fine warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finish is medium+. The fruit is generous and sort of the star of the show. There is no wonder why so many love Cos. Still years and years to go. Drink now with some air and through 2049+.
Oct 20th, 2026
Went from never having a birth year wine to drinking 89 like a boss. I don't know if I love it enough to ever pay for what it costs, still too much lush fruit and not enough of everything else. Beautiful none the less.
Went from never having a birth year wine to drinking 89 like a boss. I don't know if I love it enough to ever pay for what it costs, still too much lush fruit and not enough of everything else. Beautiful none the less.
Apr 22nd, 2015
St. Estèphe, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
