Jamessuckling.com | JS 97-98
Published: Jun 2, 2021

This is a very refined, polished Cos with superb finesse and length. Medium-to full-bodied, very fine and persistent. Really long with beautiful tannins. Rich, but fresh and linear. Yet, the alcohol is around 13.5%. 62% cabernet and 38% merlot.


The Wine Advocate | RP 96-98
Published: May 20, 2021

The 2020 Cos d'Estournel is composed of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Merlot. The harvest took place September 10?24 with a yield of 39 hectoliters per hectare. The alcohol weighs in at 13.46% with a pH of 3.9 and an IPT (total phenolic index) of 80. It is being aged in French oak barrels, 55% new.
Drink Date 2028 - 2060

Estournel.com

CABERNET SAUVIGNON : 62%
MERLOT : 38%

The 2020 vintage of Cos d’Estournel offers a stunning balance between extraordinary richness and surprising freshness.
Its nose offers powerful aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, nutmeg, black tea and spices alongside vivacious mineral notes.
The vintage’s opulence finds excellent balance against an uncommon verve, making Cos d’Estournel 2020 a quintessential expression of our terroir.

Its nose offers powerful aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, nutmeg, black tea and spices alongside vivacious mineral notes.

The vintage's opulence finds excellent balance against an uncommon verve, making Cos d?Estournel 2020 a quintessential expression of our terroir.