The 2015 Cos d'Estournel is a Bordeaux Blend from the St Estephe sub-region of Bordeaux, France. Produced by Cos d'Estournel, this wine features a composition of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23.5% Merlot, and 1.5% Cabernet Franc. It is a red wine with a 13.5% alcohol content and is sealed with a cork closure.
The wine has received high praise from several notable reviewers. James Suckling awarded it a remarkable score of 98, describing it as having "Super aromas of nutmeg, cloves and dried flowers with plums and blackberries. Subtle yet so complex. Full-bodied, tight and integrated with ultra-fine tannins and a beautiful finish." Suckling highlights the wine's "harmony" and "texturally marvellous" qualities, recommending it be enjoyed from 2024 onwards.
Jeff Leve from The Wine Cellar Insider gave the wine a score of 96, stating, "Full-bodied, richly textured and with equal amounts of elegance and power, the wine is loaded with sweet, ripe, dark, red fruits, Asian spice, tobacco, thyme, wet earth, blackberry and cassis." Leve notes that the wine's lush and refined textures, combined with its sweetness on the palate, suggest it will benefit from at least a decade of aging.
Wine Enthusiast also rated the wine 96, mentioning its "classical demeanor" and "fine tannins that support but never dominate the ripe black fruits." They emphasize its juicy acidity and predict it will not be ready to drink until 2027.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate's Lisa Perrotti-Brown gave it a score of 95+, describing it as "muted at this very young stage" with a nose offering "provocative cherry tart, chocolate mint, baked redcurrants, warm cassis and wild blueberry scents." Perrotti-Brown highlights the wine's "vibrant red and black fruit bursts" and "super ripe, super firm tannins."
Jeb Dunnuck rated it 93, complimenting its "fresh, classy bouquet of crème de cassis, black raspberries, toasty oak, graphite and damp earth." He describes it as a "classic wine from this estate" with "solid mid-palate depth" and "fine, polished tannin."
Decanter gave it a 94, calling it "opulent and generous" with "strong caramel notes" and "sweet, rich fruit." They suggest it will be more accessible in four to five years and could continue to age well for another decade.
Wine Spectator and The Wine Independent both provided solid reviews with scores of 92 and 93, respectively, citing its balanced fruit and tannin structure and potential for long-term aging.
In summary, the 2015 Cos d'Estournel is a highly regarded Bordeaux Blend praised for its complexity, balance, and aging potential. With scores ranging from 92 to 98, it stands out as a noteworthy vintage from the St Estephe region.