Chateau Cos d´Estournel 1995

WEINWISSER: "Jéroboam. Immer noch unglaublich dunkel, sattes Weinrot, wenig gereift. In der Nase einen wunderbaren Mokkacocktail zeigend, schwarze Oliven, Lakritze, Pumpernickel und einen Anklang von Backpflaumen aufweisend. Im Gaumen samtig und fein, runde Gerbstoffe, auch hier eine tolle Aromatik mitbringend, viel Aromendruck im langen dezent grünwürzigen Cabernet-Finale."

WINEADVOCATE: "A wine of extraordinary intensity and accessibility, the 1995 Cos d'Estournel is a sexier, more hedonistic offering than the muscular, backward 1996. Opulent, with forward aromatics (gobs of black fruits intermixed with toasty pain grille scents and a boatload of spice), this terrific Cos possesses remarkable intensity, full body, and layers of jammy fruit nicely framed by the wine's new oak. Because of low acidity and sweet tannin, the 1995 will be difficult to resist young, although it will age for 2-3 decades. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2025."

WINESPECTATOR: "Gorgeous blackberry, toasted oak, Indian spice and light sweet tobacco on the nose. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a caressing texture. Pretty and refined. Holding back. Give it time. --'95/'96 Bordeaux retrospective. Best after 2008."

ANTONIO GALLONI: "The 1995 Cos d’Estournel was matured in 100% new oak and according to the estate was intentionally picked at a higher ripeness level than previous years. It is definitely showing more maturity than the 1996 Cos d’Estournel with more bricking evident on the rim. Similarly the nose does not convey the same vigor and fruité as the following vintage, with notes of cigar humidor, woodland and autumn leaves. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, which is probably its best quality. It is a little drier than I would like, although the acidity is well judged and there are attractive notes of clove and bay leaf towards the finish. It translates Saint-Estèphe typicité but just falls short of the superior wines produced from the modern day onwards. Tasted at the Cos d’Estournel vertical at the property."

ROBINSON: "Intense, lustrous ruby. Lifted aroma with just a hint of greenness. Still some chewiness but more concentration than many. Still quite a bit in reserve although there has been some attractive development. Big, sweet and bold – lots there."

WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Still quite firm in nature, as many 95 Bordeaux wines are, the wine is better on the nose with its deep boquet of cedar, wet earth, spice, red fruits and herbs. Bright and crisp, as well as somewhat strict steely and austere, this is much better for lovers of old-school classic Bordeaux."