The 2014 Cos d'Estournel is a Bordeaux blend from the St. Estèphe region in France, crafted by the esteemed producer Cos d'Estournel. This red wine is noted for its impressive structure and potential for aging, drawing high praise from several wine critics.
James Suckling of jamessuckling.com gave this vintage an exceptional score of 98, highlighting its quintessential St.-Estèphe aromas and "fabulous density and richness." He describes it as "opulent but in a reserved and checked way," advising patience until at least 2022 for optimal enjoyment.
Wine Enthusiast's Roger Voss awarded the wine a 97, describing it as "immensely dense" with dark tannins and layers of blackberry, black plum, and damson plum. Voss anticipates this wine will become a classic, recommending it be enjoyed from 2028 onward.
Jeb Dunnuck from jebdunnuck.com rated the wine 95, noting its "gorgeous perfume of ripe currants and cassis fruits" and "full-bodied richness." He considers it one of the gems of the vintage, suggesting a lengthy aging period of two to three decades.
Wine Spectator and Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate both scored the wine 94. Wine Spectator's J.M. praised its "roiling core of luscious loganberry, blackberry and black currant fruit," while Lisa Perrotti-Brown from Wine Advocate highlighted its "muscular, youthful fruit" and "seamless freshness."
Other reviewers such as Decanter, TheWineCellarInsider.com, and Vinous echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the wine's depth, balance, and age-worthiness. Decanter notes that the wine’s tannins, acidity, and fruit are "here in force," and Vinous’s Neal Martin appreciates its "lovely depth of fruit" and "silky texture."
Overall, the 2014 Cos d'Estournel is a robust and complex wine, promising a rewarding experience for those willing to wait for its full maturity.