Cos d'Estournel 2005 unveils an exceptional harmony, a dazzling nature able to generate great emotions. It is a wine of impressive aromatic complexity, where aromatic and velvety powers combine with a great length. It offers a remarkable potential for ageing, for at least 15 years. The wines of the estate will develop complex aromas that will vary according to the characteristics of each vintage and evolve with time. Proper service will allow these qualities to express themselves completely. The youngest vintages-those produced after 2000-should be decanted at least an hour and a half before tasting. Aeration will help bring the spirit and passion of each wine into focus, so its potential can be fully revealed. We recommend serving wines between 17°C and 18°C. As they continue to warm up in the glass, they will release their full palette of aromas and reveal their most subtle, delicate nuances.