Château Cos d'Estournel St. Estephe 2001
- wa94
- jd93
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Category | Red Blend |
Varietals | |
Brand | Château Cos d'Estournel |
Origin | France, Bordeaux, Saint-Julien |
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Wine Advocate
- wa94
The 2001 Cos d'Estournel is blended of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot-a very high percentage of Merlot in this vintage and a very late harvest, which started on October 1st. Deep garnet in color, the nose is singing with savory notes of smoked meats, tapenade, bay leaves and beef drippings with a core of plum preserves, redcurrant jelly, dried cherries and baked blackcurrants with wafts of peppermint tea and dried roses. Medium-bodied, the palate practically tingles with vibrant dried herbs, red fruit preserves and minty notes, structured with firm, finely grained tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing very long and minerally.
Jeb Dunnuck
- jd93
The 2001 Château Cos d'Estournel is fully mature, with a complex, sweet nose of darker currants, leafy tobacco, damp earth, and truffle that shows more floral and spicy nuances with time in the glass. These all carry to a medium-bodied, elegant Saint-Estèphe with fine tannins and terrific balance. This classy, elegant wine is best enjoyed over the coming decade.
Wine Spectator
- ws92
Suave, with a cool, minty hint weaving around the core of mulled red currant, blackberry and plum fruit. Lovely spice, black tea and singed juniper notes are perfectly inlaid throughout, showing a tug of charcoal at the very end. -- Blind '01/'03/'05 Bordeaux retrospective (December 2017). Drink now through 2025. 17,705 cases made.