2021 Cos d'Estournel Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

WE 98 JA 96 JL 96 DC 95 JS 95 JD 94 WA 93 VN 93 WS 93
WE 98

Wine Enthusiast, June 2022

(WE 96–98 points) For the vintage, this is a big wine. Big in all the senses, giving juicy black fruits and powerful tannins. The fruit also exudes great concentration. It will take many years to develop fully. ROGER VOSS
JA 96

janeanson.com, April 2022

This vintage, which can be overly straight and austere, benefits from the house style of Cos, where they are happy to add a twist of gourmet glamour, and I am seriously impressed with this wine. It showcases the...
JL 96

TheWineCellarInsider.com, March 2024

Dried flowers, smoke, licorice, Indian spices, black cherries, plums , chocolate, and a hint of blue fruit shows up with ease in the perfume. The palate is the wine shines. Here, you find layers of supple, creamy ripe...
DC 95

Decanter, April 2022

Super rich dark berries on the nose, fragrant and seductive, this draws you in both from the nose and colour with a deep, inky purple and pink tone. Charming and lively, this is sophisticated with a minty, fresh...
JS 95

jamessuckling.com, December 2023

Floral aromas with violets, lavender and currants. Lead pencil, too. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins that caress and please. Elegant and sophisticated. Linear line of tannins running through this. Needs two or three...
JD 94

jebdunnuck.com, June 2022

(JD 92-94+ points) The Grand Vin 2021 Château Cos D'Estournel is 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot that saw 55% new French oak. It offers a beautiful, elegant, medium-bodied style...
WA 93

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, February 2024

(93+ points) The 2021 Cos d'Estournel is one of the denser, more muscular wines of the vintage, wafting from the glass with aromas of dark berries, cassis, charcoal, sweet cigar wrapper and subtle hints of smoked meats...
VN 93

Vinous, February 2024

The 2021 Cos d'Estournel has retained a Cabernet Sauvignon-driven nose, with pencil shaving scents infusing the black fruit, and a touch of dark chocolate and loam coming through with aeration. It is well-defined and...
WS 93

Wine Spectator, December 2023

Alluring from the get-go, with boysenberry and creamed plum flavors that offer an almost exotic edge, backed by liberal accents of rooibos tea, mulling spices and sweet tobacco. Caressing in the end, this also shows a...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region St Estephe
Vintage 2021
Size 750ML
Closure Cork

The 2021 Cos d'Estournel is a truly exceptional Bordeaux blend that showcases the best of the St Estephe sub-region in Bordeaux, France. This wine, with its deep, rich red color, is a true masterpiece.

On the nose, the 2021 Cos d'Estournel offers a captivating bouquet of dark berries, plums, and exotic spices. These aromas are further enhanced by notes of loamy soil and delicate rose petals, creating a truly enchanting olfactory experience.

The palate of this wine is nothing short of extraordinary. Medium to full-bodied, it is deep and seamless, with an impressive vibrancy and concentration. The powdery tannins add a velvety texture, while the bright acids provide a refreshing lift. The finish is long and penetrating, leaving a lasting impression.

The blend of this vintage is composed of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot, resulting in a harmonious and well-balanced wine. The technical director, Dominique Arangoïts, reports that the vineyard was spared by frost and coulure at flowering, allowing for optimal ripeness. The grapes were harvested between September 23 and October 4, ensuring the ideal balance of flavors.

Renowned wine critics have praised the 2021 Cos d'Estournel for its exceptional quality. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded it 95 points, highlighting its impressive concentration and vibrant character. Jane Anson described it as one of the wines of the vintage, with a gourmet glamour and a successful expression of the cool vintage. Jeff Leve praised its earthy and spicy notes, as well as its refined fruit and vibrant finish.

This wine is still in its youth but shows great promise for the future. It is expected to reach its peak around 2025 and can be enjoyed for several decades after. With its elegance, complexity, and outstanding length, the 2021 Cos d'Estournel is truly a wine lover's dream.