One of the better 1976s, Cos d'Estournel somehow succeeded in avoiding the feebleness and fragile character of many of the wines from this early maturing vintage. Now fully mature, but in no danger of collapse, this wine has a complex bouquet of red berry fruit, spices, and toasty oak. Supple, with good fruit, this soft, round, elegant wine should be drunk over the next 5 years. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 2/90.

One of the better 1976s, Cos d'Estournel somehow succeeded in avoiding the feebleness and fragile character of many of the wines from this early maturing vintage. Now fully mature, but in no danger of collapse, this wine has a complex bouquet of red berry fruit, spices, and toasty oak. Supple, with good fruit, this soft, round, elegant wine should be drunk over the next 5 years. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 2/90.