2005 Cos d'Estournel Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
Reg: $325.00
$259.94
Pre-Arrival: 2 btls
ETA: Mar. 2025
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REVIEWS

JS 99 JD 98 WA 98 DC 97 JA 97 VN 97 WE 97 JL 96 NM 96 TWI 96 WS 96 JR 95 W&S 95
JS 99

jamessuckling.com, October 2016

The purity of fruit in this is fascinating with plums, currants and other dark fruits. Then there is another layer of spices and chocolate. So much cassis. Full and very layered with chewy polished tannins and a long...
JD 98

jebdunnuck.com, April 2024

Gorgeous blackcurrants, smoked tobacco, chocolate, gravelly earth, and spicy notes all define the 2005 Château Cos D'Estournel, a deep, full-bodied, powerful expression of this terroir that does everything right...
WA 98

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2018

The 2005 Cos d'Estournel is blended of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet colored, it is still a little closed and youthfully shy. With coaxing, the nose is just beginning to offer...
DC 97

Decanter, July 2018

There have of course been great vintages since 2005, but the top examples from this year could be the greatest wines of the past two decades. The 2005 grapes were near perfect during the growing season, with flowering...
JA 97

janeanson.com, June 2022

Vibrant, with stately ruby red depths, touches of smoked oak, grilled cocoa bean and liqourice. This is powerful, with depths to the slate-strewn tannins. Tobacco, saffron, sage, crushed stones, baked earth, there is an...
VN 97

Vinous, April 2021

The 2005 Cos d'Estournel is a magical wine. The aromatics alone as mesmerizing. Mocha, dried flowers, herbs and a whole range of deeply-pitched spice notes soar out of the glass. Explosive, deep and so full of character...
WE 97

Wine Enthusiast, June 2008

Saint-Estèphe has a reputation for tannins, and this 2005 Cos lives up to that. But it does much more, because the tannins add richness along with intensely ripe black fruits, dark plums and figs. The dense tannins are...
JL 96

TheWineCellarInsider.com, May 2022

Firm, full-bodied, powerful, concentrated, youthful, and tannic, it is going to take at least another 5 years in the cellar before this becomes entirely civilized, dropping more of its strict nature so you can enjoy all...
NM 96

Neal Martin's Wine Journal, February 2015

The Château Cos d’Estournel 2005 has a more opulent and riper bouquet compared to the Montrose ’05 with blackberry, Morello cherries, dried orange peel and then with further aeration, sage and leather notes combining...
TWI 96

The Wine Independent, July 2022

The 2005 Cos d'Estournel is a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-brick in color, it delivers blackcurrant pastilles, baked plums, and blackberry pie scents with smoked meats...
WS 96

Wine Spectator, January 2018

Still tight despite a gorgeous wave of rich melted licorice, fig bread, warm plum compote and steeped blackberry flavors. Lovely alder, black tea and balsam wood details give this added range and a sense of detail through...
JR 95

Jancis Robinson's Purple Pages, April 2015

Really rich, exciting, dramatic wine that did not seem cowed by the terrine of rabbit with polenta, morels and wild garlic. Real life and a bit too young really but with real jewelly precision of its many ingredients. 18.5/20
W&S 95

Wine & Spirits, October 2008

Jean-Guillaume Prats allowed the vintage to steer Cos toward unprecedented power in 2005; the wine comes in at 13.95 percent alcohol, and it's grand in every sense. It smells like first-growth juice, with the kind of oak...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region St Estephe
Vintage 2005
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork

The 2005 Cos d'Estournel is a Bordeaux Blend from the renowned St Estephe region in Bordeaux, France. This wine exudes elegance and sophistication, making it a true gem for wine enthusiasts.

In the glass, the Cos d'Estournel displays a deep and inky purple color that extends all the way to the edge, showcasing its intensity. The nose is a sensory delight, with gorgeous aromas of spicy clove and pepper, layered over notes of cherry, smoky leather, and raspberry. The complexity of the aromas is truly outstanding.

On the palate, this wine reveals its true character. It is rich, opulent, and incredibly well-integrated, with super-fine tannins that add to its overall elegance. The mouthfeel is velvety and luxurious, coating the palate with flavors of juicy plum, candied cherry, and a touch of spice. The finish is long and lingering, leaving a lasting impression.

Several wine experts have praised the 2005 Cos d'Estournel for its exceptional quality. Mike Supple from JJ Buckley awarded it a score of 98, describing it as a "possible wine of a lifetime." Wine Spectator also gave it a score of 96, noting its tight structure and potential for aging. Wine & Spirits awarded it a score of 95, highlighting its power and beauty.

The aging potential of this wine is remarkable. It is recommended to cellar it for at least 12 to 15 years to fully appreciate its ripeness and complexity. However, if you can't resist the temptation, it can be enjoyed now with decanting to allow the wine to open up.

The 2005 Cos d'Estournel is a true masterpiece, representing the best of Bordeaux. It is a wine that will captivate your senses and leave a lasting impression. Whether you are a collector or a connoisseur, this wine is a must-have for your cellar.