Goulée by Cos d’Estournel 2015

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2015 Goulée is a blend of 77% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Cabernet Franc, cropped at 52 hectoliters per hectare and matured in 30% new oak. There is a noticeable marine influence that tinctures the black fruit here, pleasant lift from the glass, if missing the complexity of other vintages that I have tasted at this early juncture. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, moderate depth, just a touch of powdered dark chocolate sprinkled over the black fruit. It just feels a little simplistic on the finish and I suspect that it will be an early-drinking 2015.

James Suckling

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.

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Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

VertdeVin

The nose is fruity , spicy and aromatic . It reveals notes of cherry, red berries and more slightly varietals associated with small touches of pepper , crunchy small fruits as well as discreet hints of bell pepper. The palate is juicy (beautiful juiciness), fruity, fresh and offers minerality, a beautiful acidulous frame, a good structure as well as gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy cherry and crunchy/acidulous red berries associated with small touches of flowers, crunchy blueberry, crunchy/juicy blackberry as well as small/fine touches of liquorice and an imperceptible hint of toasted/cardamom. Good persistence.