2023 Goulee
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Deep purple-hued, the 2023 G D'Estournel offers a forward, ripe, sexy style in its ripe black cherries, chocolate, and roasted, smoky tobacco-like aromatics. Medium to full-bodied, ripe, round, and textured on the palate, it has supple tannins, a good sense of freshness, and outstanding length. Mostly Merlot, this is a hidden little gem of a wine to drink over the coming 10-12 years. Drink 2026-2037.
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Neal Martin, Vinous
Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
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The 2023 G d'Estournel is a deep, powerful wine. A blast of dark cherry/plum fruit, gravel, incense, licorice, dried herbs, tobacco and chocolate hits the palate first. This bold, virile Haut-Médoc packs a pretty substantial punch. Strong savory notes from the Cabernet Sauvignon lift the finish in this brooding wine from Cos d'Estournel.
The 2023 G d'Estournel has quite an intense bouquet for this cuvée, with bold blackberry and bilberry scents. Fine purity of fruit. The palate is medium-bodied, with earthy black fruit. Quite a firm tannic backbone here, and it needs a little more flesh to come through on the finish. Just a bit "serious" at the moment.
The 2023 G D’Estournel checks in as 64% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. This juicy, medium-bodied, ripe, nicely textured effort has bright red and black fruits, some tobacco and chocolaty nuances, ripe tannins, and a balanced, charming style.
About the producer
Louis Gaspard d’Estournel inherited Cos and Pomys in 1791, founding Cos d’Estournel in 1811, investing significantly in the property and expanding the estate from 14 to 45 hectares. The estate rapidly rose to prominence and the wines were exported around the world.