The 2011 Cos d’Estournel is one of the standout wines of the vintage—structured, expressive, and aging beautifully. With a blend led by Cabernet Sauvignon, it opens with dark berries, roasted nuts, spice, and savory notes. The palate is firm and layered, showing depth and precision with muscular tannins and a long, savory finish. While already enjoyable, this vintage continues to evolve and will reward further cellaring.

Jamessuckling.com | JS 95
Published: Nov 17, 2015

This is really excellent for the vintage with currants, dark berries and minerals on the nose and palate. Full body, firm tannins and a long finish. It’s a bit linear but racy and superb. One of the best of the vintage. Better in 2020.

Decanter | D 95
Published: Feb 19, 2021
Drink: 2021-2040

Rich, dark and spicy in its aromatics and its fruit - really get that feel of a red wine steeped in aromatic herbs and spices. Less evident austerity than the Montrose although that is not to say that this is a generous vintage at Cos, more that it benefits from a sense of powerful exoticism. The hail meant picking the Cabernet a little earlier than they might have wanted (harvest was September 5th to 16th), but they have handled it well, and this still has plenty to give with a little more ageing in bottle. 80% new oak.

Closure: Natural Cork
Alcohol: 13.50%
Body: Full
Oak: Oaked
Grapes: Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

The Wine Advocate | RP 94
Published: Nov 30, 2018
Drink: 2020-2045

Composed of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet-purple colored 2011 Cos d'Estournel gives up compelling notes of roasted nuts, black cherry compote, blueberry pie and red and black currants with touches of yeast extract and smoked meats. Medium to full-bodied, very firm, grainy textured and with a great core of youthful black fruits, the palate reveals loads of savory layers on the very long finish. This is very youthful and slowly maturing - a very impressive showing for this vintage! 

Jancisrobinson.com | JR 16.5+
Published: Oct 21, 2021
Drink: 2022-2032

Tasted blind. Dark crimson. Gives an impression of hidden depths on the nose. Good balance of dimensions but not yet fully developed. Long and relatively powerful. Muscular.

Estournel.com

FASCINATING, OPULENT, VOLUPTUOUS
An invitation to travel.

Like a solitary adventurer who has sailed the seas, Cos d'Estournel initially appears secretive and intriguing. Then he slowly reveals himself. Step by step, with small touches, he evokes stories of distant cities, markets with a thousand secrets, joyful celebrations in warm stone villages, and women with voluptuous curves. The smells, colors, and flavors are gradually revealed, like happy memories. An elegant, fascinating charm, somewhere between restraint and unashamed sensuality.

CABERNET SAUVIGNON : 65%
MERLOT : 30%
CABERNET FRANC : 5%

The wine today rewards the risks taken, developing pleasant aromas, with a floral side and a long and beautiful freshness. A vintage that deserves our patience to enjoy it.