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2011 Cos d'Estournel, St. Estèphe

Cos d'Estournel, St. Estephe
“It’s Bordeaux! Bravo!” were the first few words I wrote after plunging my nose into the 2011. Now, please don’t take this the wrong way Jean-Guillaume, but 2009 and 2010 have been Bordeaux but almost 'Bordeaux Plus' on steroids.

Both were truly remarkable wines and mostly above their peers qualitatively, they were just different. Rigorous selection was made in 2011 and only 30% of the entire crop went into the Grand Vin, so it is somewhat reined in this year. It is still deeply intense, ripe, powerful and complex, but with far more subtlety than the two previous vintages.

It’s almost like the incredible, state of the art, 'Starship Enterprise' of a new chais, was a wild Arabian stallion in 2009 and given time, passion and sheer endeavour has been broken, a little, over the last few years, and now the rider and horse know each other perfectly. Although the 2011 Cos is a magnificent wine and should be considerably cheaper than 2009 and 2010, I honestly believe “we ain’t seen nothing yet” and this estate will go from strength to strength.
(Simon Staples, Berrys’ Fine Wine Director)
Cos d'Estournel

BBR Decanter Parker Wine Spectator
17.5/20 18/20 90 - 92/100 90 - 93/100
Cos d'Estournel, St. Estephe
Rich blackcurrant fruit, slightly exotic Cos spiciness, structured smoothness and lovely elegant length.
(4/5 Stars, Decanter – Bordeaux 2011 coverage – April 2012)

BBR Decanter Parker Wine Spectator
17.5/20 18/20 90 - 92/100 90 - 93/100
Cos d'Estournel, St. Estephe
Because of a smaller than normal crop as well as the elimination of vineyard parcels devastated by the hail storm of September 1, production for Cos d’Estournel in 2011 is the smallest since 1991. Production for the 2011 Cos d’Estournel (65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc that achieved 13.5% natural alcohol) is about 30% of their normal volume. An outstanding effort, this deep ruby/purple-colored wine exhibits notes of lead pencil shavings, black currants, boysenberries, cedar and earth. Made in a traditional style with more acidity and noticeable tannin than in recent years, this medium-bodied, pure 2011 should drink nicely for 15+ years.
(Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - April 2012)

BBR Decanter Parker Wine Spectator
17.5/20 18/20 90 - 92/100 90 - 93/100
Cos d'Estournel, St. Estephe
Lilac and violet aromas quickly give way to dark toasted spice and black tea notes, followed by remarkably creamy-textured cassis and plum compote flavors, all offset beautifully by a hint of bitter cherry and tamarind on the finish. There's a saturated feel that shows no hard edges. A touch languid rather than driven, but this wine tends to put on weight and gain greater focus as it ages.
Wine Spectator's 2011 Top-Scoring Red Bordeaux
(James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, April 10, 2012)

BBR Decanter Parker Wine Spectator
17.5/20 18/20 90 - 92/100 90 - 93/100
Cos d'Estournel, St. Estephe
Product: 11986
Maturity: Drink 2020-2050 (For laying down)
Vintage: 2011
Origin: France » Bordeaux » St-Estèphe Map of the region
Producer: Cos d'Estournel
Grape Variety: Cab.Sauvignon Blend
Style: Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, 12.5% alcohol
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