Tasted for a Decanter masterclass back in May, this is yet another wine this year that proves 1996 Médocs are totally on their game, and should not be ignored. For me this is one of the all-time best vintages of Cos, combining the gourmet truffle and cocoa bean welcome that this estate is known for with the powerful tannic frame of St Estephe, and ripe but still juicy cassis fruits. So much personality and pleasure on offer here. 65% new oak."
Mittleres Granat-Rubin. Sehr röstiges Bouquet, Kaffeenoten und schwarze Oliven, Pumpernickel, Tabak, grünwürzige, aber parfümierte Cabernet-Würze. Saftiger Gaumen, Süsse zeigend, auch Süsse ausstrahlendes Terroir, grazil, im Moment etwas schlanker als bislang, mit der Luft immer mehr zulegend, anscheinend bald eine erste Genussreife erreichend, jetzt noch zwei Stunden dekantieren."
The aromatics capture the wines mature essence with its earthy wet forest floor, tobacco leaf, cigar box and bright red fruits. There is lift in the fruit, coupled with a leafy, red berry assortment in the finish. This is probably close to fully mature, where it should remain for at least 15 or more years before entering its slow decline."
Tasted at the château, the 1996 Cos d'Estournel was aged in 65% new oak (unlike the 1995 which was 100%) and is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot. It has a straight down the line, intense and focused, graphite and melted tar bouquet. It is almost Pauillac in style, no surprise given its proximity. The palate is medium-bodied with fresh acidity, finer tannin than the 1986 Cos d'Estournel tasted alongside, but sharing those same leitmotifs of black pepper and sea salt. I like the nonchalance of this Cos d'Estournel. At 20 years it is not an ostentatious wine, not determined to go out and impress, but its nuance, stylishness and classicism grow on you. Its virtues seem to register only after you swallow the wine and find yourself tempted back for more. Excellent."
At first there was a slightly green note on the nose but then on the palate the fruit was rich, dense and rather glorious. As it opened up in the glass I got the slightest suggestion of brett on the nose, followed by a hint of ashes. It's pretty good stuff but not nearly as thrilling as the 1989 served alongside it."
Lots of tobacco, berry and spice character on the nose. Light herbal undertone. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a caressing, pretty-textured finish. Chewy. I would wait a little. 1995 looks better to me now. Outstanding but not as exciting as I remember."
Chateau Cos d'Estournel beeindruckt als Deuxième Grand Cru Classé mit seinen modernen Kellertechniken und außergewöhnlichem Terroir. Bekannt als ‚Maharadscha von Saint Estephe‘, entstehen hier legendäre, hochbewertete Bordeauxweine, die begeistern.
Weinwisser: Extrem dunkle Farbe, Violett-Purpur. Aromatisches, tiefgründiges Bouquet, Trüffelnoten, Gewürznelken, Arabica-Kaffee, getrocknete Heidelbeeren, aber auch geniale…
92 WINESPECTATOR: "Very intense aromas of crushed berries and pressed flowers with a hint of currant bush. Full-bodied, and chewy with lots of tannins but loads of fruit. A…
Chateau Cos d´Estournel 2003 Ein wahrhaft beeindruckender Saint-Estèphe, der mit seiner opulenten Fülle die Sinne erobert. Die komplexe Aromenvielfalt entfaltet sich in einem…
Chateau Cos d´Estournel 2000 Dieser beeindruckende Saint-Estèphe verzaubert mit einem vielschichtigen Bouquet, in dem sich reife dunkle Früchte harmonisch mit feinen Noten von…
92 THE WINEADVOCATE: "Tasted at the property, the 1986 Cos d´Estournel, which was aged in 90% new oak and is a blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc,…
James Suckling: The purity of fruit in this is fascinating with plums, currants and other dark fruits. Then there is another layer of spices and chocolate. So much cassis. Full…
Weinwisser: Extrem dunkle Farbe, Violett-Purpur. Aromatisches, tiefgründiges Bouquet, Trüffelnoten, Gewürznelken, Arabica-Kaffee, getrocknete Heidelbeeren, aber auch geniale…
92 WINESPECTATOR: "Very intense aromas of crushed berries and pressed flowers with a hint of currant bush. Full-bodied, and chewy with lots of tannins but loads of fruit. A…
Weinwisser: Extrem dunkle Farbe, Violett-Purpur. Aromatisches, tiefgründiges Bouquet, Trüffelnoten, Gewürznelken, Arabica-Kaffee, getrocknete Heidelbeeren, aber auch geniale…
92 WINESPECTATOR: "Very intense aromas of crushed berries and pressed flowers with a hint of currant bush. Full-bodied, and chewy with lots of tannins but loads of fruit. A…
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