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."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "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."

WINE SPECTATOR: "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."

JANCIS 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."

THE 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."