Château Cos d'Estournel, 2eme Cru Classé, St Estèphe
    Château Cos d'Estournel

    Château Cos d'Estournel, 2eme Cru Classé, St Estèphe,

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    Château Cos d'Estournel, 2eme Cru Classé, St Estèphe, 2004

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
    Château Cos d'Estournel, 2eme Cru Classé, St Estèphe, 2004

    A 74% Cabernet Sauvignon 23% Merlot 3% Cabernet Franc blend aged in 80% new wood barriques. Very dark appearance, with garnet glints. Lots of red fruit on the nose, with hints of incense, dried orange peel and tropical aromas. Fresh on entry, big tannins that give good structure, fresh edges and a very clean finish that rests on pure, mineral elegance.

    Maturity:
    Keep/Drink
    ABV:
    13.5%
    90/100
    Neal Martin, Vinous
    The 2007 Cos d’Estournel is what you might call a “serviceable” Claret. There is nothing pretentious or ambitious on the nose with lilting red fruit of dark cherries and wild strawberry. The secondary aromas offering hints of Italian delicatessen and meat juices. The palate is medium-bodied with that hint of liquorish that I have remarked on previous bottles. Impressive substance for the vintage although, it just feels a little “pushed” and overdone in a similar manner to the 2009. Not bad, but lacks the charm and personality of the 2008. Tasted at the Cos d’Estournel vertical in London.
    Date Reviewed:
    10/2018
    Drinking Window:
    2018 - 2035

    specifications

    country:
    France
    region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    St Estèphe
    Producer:
    Château Cos d'Estournel
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Cab Sauvignon Merlot
    Allergen Information:
    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.