1989 Cos d'Estournel Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 94 JA 93 WS 93
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, April 2012

A wonderful depth of fruit with very firm and dense tannins. It has so much character of olives, spices, and berries. It's the wine’s freshness and intensity that won me over the 1990 Cos.
JA 93

janeanson.com, September 2021

Fragrant floral notes, the most muscular of the two 1989s, with plenty of power. Cos is known for its exoticism, and a hot year like 1989 helps to draw ou that side of things, with fruitcake, olive tapenade, fennel and...
WS 93

Wine Spectator, January 2010

Complex aromas of tobacco, earth and forest leaves follow through to a medium body, with fine tannins and a fruity and soft finish. Very soft and long. At its peak, but pretty and seamless.—'89/'99 Bordeaux blind...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region St Estephe
Vintage 1989
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13%

The 1989 Cos d'Estournel is a remarkable Bordeaux blend that exudes elegance and complexity. Made in the prestigious St Estephe region of Bordeaux, France, this red wine showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of the renowned Cos d'Estournel winery.

In the glass, the wine displays a deep, ruby red color that hints at its maturity and richness. The nose is greeted with a symphony of aromas, including notes of tobacco, earth, and forest leaves. These complex scents invite you to delve deeper into the wine's layers of flavors.

On the palate, the 1989 Cos d'Estournel reveals a medium body with fine tannins that add structure and depth. The fruitiness of the wine is balanced by a soft and velvety finish, creating a harmonious and seamless drinking experience. This wine is currently at its peak, offering a perfect moment to savor its beauty.

Renowned wine critic James Suckling awarded this vintage an impressive score of 94. He praises the wine's depth of fruit and firm, dense tannins. The intense character of olives, spices, and berries captivated his palate, while the wine's freshness added to its allure.

Jane Anson, another esteemed wine critic, also commends the 1989 Cos d'Estournel. She describes it as the more muscular of the two 1989 vintages, with plenty of power. Anson notes the wine's exoticism, with flavors of fruitcake, olive tapenade, fennel, and black pepper spices. The smoky caramel edge on the finish adds further complexity.

Overall, the 1989 Cos d'Estournel is a wine that impresses with its fragrant floral notes, muscular structure, and showcase of St Estèphe's signature. While it is already showing its youthful characteristics, there is still plenty of life ahead for this wine to gain even more complexity. This vintage is a testament to the slow aging process of Cabernet Sauvignon on the gravel-clay soils of the region.

With a wine of this caliber, it is no wonder that the 1989 Cos d'Estournel has captured the hearts of wine enthusiasts and experts alike. It is a testament to the exceptional quality and artistry that the Cos d'Estournel winery is known for.