The 2007 Cos d'Estournel is a Bordeaux blend composed of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc. Hailing from the St Estephe sub-region in Bordeaux, France, this wine presents a deep garnet-brick color, indicating some evolution over time. According to Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, it delivers a medium-bodied experience with notes of prunes, figs, chargrill, and dried herbs, complemented by hints of raisin cake, leather, balsamic, and incense. This wine is described as having a "good concentration of savory/spicy flavors" and an "herbal lift on the finish" (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 2018).
Wine Spectator rates it at 92 points, noting its "creamy-edged plum and cassis flavors" with accents of tobacco and warm paving stone. The wine maintains a fresh and supple character throughout the finish, showing "lovely purity and balance" despite not reaching the density of top years (Wine Spectator, 2016). Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com also awarded it 92 points, highlighting its "bright, fresh, earthy red berries" and "easy elegance." He advises enjoying it soon to savor the remaining soft fruits before it fades (TheWineCellarInsider.com, 2017).
Wine Enthusiast gives the wine an impressive 95 points, emphasizing its "perfumed aromas" and "richness and sweetness, with soft velvet power." The review mentions an intense wood element that needs to integrate, but praises its "seductive" quality and "fine solid character" (Wine Enthusiast, 2010). James Suckling, giving it a score of 90, describes the wine as silky and fine, with mushroom, berry, and light coffee character. He notes it has "round tannins" and a medium to full body (JamesSuckling.com, 2016).
Overall, the 2007 Cos d'Estournel presents a mature, well-balanced profile with a harmonious blend of flavors and a structure that suggests it should be enjoyed sooner rather than later.