The Wine Advocate | RP 94
Published: Dec 1, 2018

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. 
Drink Date: 2018 - 2033

Jamessuckling.com | JS 93
Published: Nov 17, 2015

Velvety textured with soft and silky tannins and a chocolate, meat and berry character. Full and round. Slightly forgotten and delicious. Drink now. 

Estournel.com

CABERNET SAUVIGNON : 55%
MERLOT : 45%

While originally it was in the presence of a very powerful and wooded wine, the aromas gradually became rounded, and have been able to channel their edginess. Today it is a particularly pleasant vintage, both silky and velvety, with a very long finale.