The 1995 Cos d'Estournel is a Bordeaux Blend from the Saint-Estèphe sub-region of Bordeaux, France. Produced by Cos d'Estournel, this red wine is noted for its intensity and accessibility.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded this vintage a score of 95, describing it as "a wine of extraordinary intensity and accessibility." The review highlights the wine's opulence and forward aromatics, featuring "gobs of black fruits intermixed with toasty pain grille scents and a boatload of spice." The wine is praised for its remarkable intensity, full body, and layers of jammy fruit framed by new oak. Due to its low acidity and sweet tannin, Parker suggests that it will be difficult to resist young but will age well for 2-3 decades, with an anticipated maturity from 2001 to 2025.
Wine Spectator also rated the 1995 Cos d'Estournel highly with a score of 94. The review from January 2007 notes "gorgeous blackberry, toasted oak, Indian spice and light sweet tobacco on the nose." It is described as full-bodied with silky tannins and a caressing texture. The review advises patience, stating that the wine is "holding back" and will be best enjoyed after 2008.
Jeb Dunnuck, in his April 2021 review, also gave the wine a score of 95. He noted "utterly classic Saint-Estèphe notes of earthy black currants, tobacco, and cedarwood," describing the wine as medium to full-bodied on the palate with a "terrific sense of concentration paired with considerable elegance."
Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com provided a slightly more reserved score of 91. In his October 2019 review, he remarked that the wine is "still quite firm in nature," typical of many 1995 Bordeaux wines. He appreciated the deep bouquet of "cedar, wet earth, spice, red fruits and herbs" but found it to be "bright and crisp, as well as somewhat strict, steely and austere." Leve suggests that this wine is better suited for lovers of old-school classic Bordeaux.
Overall, the 1995 Cos d'Estournel is a well-regarded wine with notable intensity and complexity, earning high praise from multiple reviewers. It is a blend that promises longevity and depth, suitable for both immediate enjoyment and extended aging.