2016 Goulee by Cos d'Estournel

93 POINTS

James Suckling

Deep, dark and rich fruit, from plums to berries. Full bodied, layered, dense and very rich. Best after 2022.

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2016 Goulée by Cos d'Estournel is made up of 77% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. It has a deep garnet-purple color and opens with youthful notes of crushed red and black plums, cherries and blackberries with touches of chocolate mint and tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied with plenty of juicy red and black fruits, framed by soft tannins and finishing with a minty lift.

Neal Martin - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2016 Goulee, from team "Cos d'Estournel" is a blend of 77% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc and was picked from 28 September to 15 October. It has a clean and precise blackcurrant and graphite tinged bouquet, not as intense as previous vintages that I have tasted such as 2009 and 2010, but very well delineated. The palate is medium-bodied with a very Pauillac-like opening thanks to that vein of pencil lead. Fine acidity here, moderate depth with a gentle grip on the graphite-tinged finish. This is better than the 2015 Goulée that I tasted last year and is very promising for when it is finally bottled.

Neal Martin - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2016 Goulee, from team "Cos d'Estournel" is a blend of 77% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc and was picked from 28 September to 15 October. It has a clean and precise blackcurrant and graphite tinged bouquet, not as intense as previous vintages that I have tasted such as 2009 and 2010, but very well delineated. The palate is medium-bodied with a very Pauillac-like opening thanks to that vein of pencil lead. Fine acidity here, moderate depth with a gentle grip on the graphite-tinged finish. This is better than the 2015 Goulée that I tasted last year and is very promising for when it is finally bottled.

Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

The 2016 Goulée by Cos d'Estournel is a tasty entry-level offering. Crushed flowers, leaves, mint, tobacco and cedar add a distinctly earthy/savory quality to this mid-weight, lithe Haut-Médoc. In this vintage the Goulée is especially lifted and fragrant.

Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

The 2016 Goulée by Cos d'Estournel is soft, supple and open-knit, all qualities that will make it an excellent choice for drinking pretty much upon release. Silky tannins, lifted aromatics and a host of red fruits add to the wine's sensuality. Points: 87-89