2020 Cos d'Estournel Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

DC 99 JD 99 JL 99 JS 98 TWI 98 JA 97 VN 97 WE 96 WA 94 WS 94
DC 99

Decanter, February 2023

A first-growth level wine. With aristocratic ease it conveys nimble energy and sneaky sensuality. Pencil lead, white tobacco, cassis, juicy blackberry and cherry gorgeously delineated with refined tannins providing...
JD 99

jebdunnuck.com, March 2023

Based on 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Merlot, the deep purple-hued 2020 Château Cos D'Estournel has, dare I say, an almost Lafite-like sense of elegance and class, offering gorgeous cassis and darker currants fruits as...
JL 99

TheWineCellarInsider.com, March 2023

A gorgeous, stylish wine, here you find a series of waves packed with blackberries, black plums, black cherries, smoke, licorice, dark chocolate, soy and an array of spices. Rich, deep and intense, the wine hits all the...
JS 98

jamessuckling.com, November 2023

A brooding and deep wine just on the nose, with blackcurrants, redcurrants, spices such as cardamom and nutmeg, as well as black truffles with earth. Complex. Full-bodied with fine yet chewy tannins, that are wonderfully...
TWI 98

The Wine Independent, March 2023

The 2020 Cos d’Estournel has a deep garnet-purple color. It is very closed at this youthful stage but with much shaking it opens out to vivacious notes of crushed blackcurrants, juicy blackberries, kirsch, and cinnamon...
JA 97

janeanson.com, January 2023

Brilliant, just so much complexity and depth. The serious tannic heft means this is not the most exuberant Cos d'Estournel but it is such good quality, with edges of violet and peony alongside black tea, turmeric, cloves...
VN 97

Vinous, February 2023

The 2020 Cos d'Estournel, which was bottled in July, has lost some of the exoticism that it showed out of barrel. Within five minutes of aeration it develops a complex bouquet: black fruit laced with graphite and subtle...
WE 96

Wine Enthusiast, April 2023

This wine's complex structure and powerful tannins are shot through with freshness. It is already impressive, the spice and black fruits in harmony with the texture. The wine will age well. Drink from 2027. - Roger Voss
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2023

The 2020 Cos d'Estournel is a bold, demonstrative wine, bursting with aromas of cassis, dark berries and plum liqueur mingled with exotic spices, burning embers and petals, framed by a generous application of creamy new...
WS 94

Wine Spectator, November 2022

A broad, rich, enticing wine, built on a core of exotic mulberry and loganberry notes laced with black tea, spices and incense. Rounded through the finish, with the fruit cruising through under a suave gloss of toast. A...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region St Estephe
Vintage 2020
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork

The 2020 Cos d'Estournel is a remarkable Bordeaux Blend from the renowned St Estephe sub-region of Bordeaux, France. With its deep red color and elegant label, this wine exudes sophistication and class.

On the nose, the wine is expressive and aromatic, with captivating aromas of cassis, dark berries, and plum liqueur. These fruity notes are beautifully complemented by hints of exotic spices, burning embers, and petals. The use of creamy new oak adds a generous touch to the overall bouquet.

Upon tasting, the Cos d'Estournel delivers a bold and demonstrative experience. It is full-bodied, broad, and low in acid, which contributes to its rich and extracted character. The wine showcases a layered mid-palate that is both captivating and complex. The finish is long and memorable, with a touch of clove-inflected flavors that linger on the palate.

Critics have praised this wine for its exceptional quality and potential for aging. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded it an impressive score of 94, noting its move back towards a more turbo-charged style after a period of elegance. Decanter gave it a staggering score of 99, hailing it as a first-growth level wine with nimble energy and sneaky sensuality.

James Suckling also praised this vintage, giving it a score of 98, describing it as refined, polished, and persistent. Other critics, such as Jeff Leve, Jeb Dunnuck, and Wine Enthusiast, also awarded high scores and praised its opulence, elegance, and potential for long-term cellaring.

Overall, the 2020 Cos d'Estournel is a wine of exceptional quality and finesse. It showcases the best characteristics of a Bordeaux Blend, with its rich flavors, complex aromas, and impressive structure. Whether enjoyed now or cellared for the future, this wine is sure to impress even the most discerning wine connoisseurs.