I just picked up 17 bottles of the '98 and 5 of the '99 (total remaining supply at the Quebec Liquor Board SAQ). Has any one tried either of these beauties?
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Parker 87-88 for both. Hope you got a great price on it.
WS 87 for both - Ditto on the deal !!
My mistake, I meant the '88 and '89 COS. Does anyone have a tasting note to share?
I've only had the 1988. Although 1989 is supposed to be a better vintage, the 1988 Cos is so incredibly good that I can't imagine the '89 to be better. Amazing wine! Lucky you..
Thanks, Marc. I have tried the 89 twice during a recent trip through Quebec. First time at L'Eau a la Bouche in St-Adele, the 89 was "open" and like nectar, with a loonng finish. The second time was at Auberge Hatley in the Eastern Townships and that bottle was not quite as "open", but still lovely. Based on your comment, I can't wait to open the '88!
You can find info. about the two places I mentionned above (as well as the other place we stayed - La Pinsonniere) at the following website, by narrowing to North America and then Quebec. Enjoy! http://www.relaischateaux.com/site/us/rech_carte.htm
You can find info. about the two places I mentionned above (as well as the other place we stayed - La Pinsonniere) at the following website, by narrowing to North America and then Quebec. Enjoy! http://www.relaischateaux.com/site/us/rech_carte.htm
1989 Cos - Nose of Sweet Almonds with rich plummy fruit. On the palate the fruit shifts in to a more black current/cassis profile followed by a tremendous full bodied finish with just a hint of alcohol heat.
1988 Cos - The nose is simmilar to the 89 albeit a touch thinner. Black fruits persist on the palate/ hints of tar and leather balanced with good acidity in the long finish.
These were tasted at an 82-95 vertical tasting last year.
For the money the 88 is a great buy. 89 is drinking well compared to the 90 which is still young. The 95 needs astroglide, give it a few more years. The 86 and of course the 82 are also exceptional.
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1988 Cos - The nose is simmilar to the 89 albeit a touch thinner. Black fruits persist on the palate/ hints of tar and leather balanced with good acidity in the long finish.
These were tasted at an 82-95 vertical tasting last year.
For the money the 88 is a great buy. 89 is drinking well compared to the 90 which is still young. The 95 needs astroglide, give it a few more years. The 86 and of course the 82 are also exceptional.