The 2000 Cos d'Estournel is a Bordeaux blend from the St Estephe sub-region of Bordeaux, France. Produced by Cos d'Estournel, this wine is deep garnet in color with a touch of brick, indicating some maturity. It is sealed with a cork and has an alcohol content of 13.0%.

Several professional reviewers have provided insights into this wine. Neal Martin of Vinous awarded it a score of 91, noting, "The 2000 Cos d'Estournel has a bold and demonstrative nose with scents of blackberry, prune, fig, dark chocolate, and an unusual hint reminiscent of South Korean cuisine." He also mentioned that the palate is medium-bodied, with exotic black fruit and dry tannins, suggesting some variability in its evolution.

Lisa Perrotti-Brown from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave it an excellent score of 97, describing it as "deep garnet in color with a lot of tertiary evolution on the nose." She highlighted the opulent scents of sandalwood, Chinese five spice, cigar box, and leather, layered over prunes, baked cherries, dried mulberries, and eucalyptus. Perrotti-Brown praised the wine's medium-bodied palate laden with fruitcake and exotic spice layers, framed by plush tannins and a refreshing finish with a menthol lift.

Wine Spectator's review, with a score of 92, emphasized the wine's maturity, stating, "This is showing noticeable maturity, with dark plum and currant fruit flavors now well-ingrained with singed cedar, tobacco, and bay notes." They also noted the polished structure and a caressing feel through the finish.

James Suckling rated the wine 93, observing that it shows age with aromas of tobacco, plums, and smoked meat. He found it full-bodied, round, and soft, with plenty of attractive tertiary character.

Wine Enthusiast, scoring it 94, noted its surprising suppleness for a Saint-Estèphe. The review highlighted the exotic fruit and background tannins, suggesting a relatively fast development but great pleasure along the way.

Decanter's review, also with a score of 93, described it as a "big, rich St-Estèphe that’s full of pleasure," with gently burnished notes of autumnal fruits. The tannins are solid yet caressing, and the wine displays graphite and licorice against the softness of the fruit.

Jeff Leve of TheWineCellarInsider.com awarded it a 93, describing it as medium-bodied, elegant, soft, round, and polished, with flavors of plummy, Asian-spiced currants, smoke, licorice, tobacco, and mint leaf. He noted that it is showing well today but has a lot of life remaining.

Jeb Dunnuck gave the wine a score of 95, praising its beautifully complex, mature profile of darker fruits, leafy tobacco, cedarwood, and earthy, spicy nuances. He described it as medium-bodied, elegant, and layered, with fine, integrated tannins, and believes it will evolve gracefully over the next 15-20 years.

Overall, the 2000 Cos d'Estournel is a well-regarded wine with a consistent theme of maturity, complex aromas, and a balanced palate, making it a standout choice for Bordeaux enthusiasts.