Cos d'Estournel 2020

The 2020 vintage of Cos d'Estournel showcases a remarkable interplay between exceptional richness and unexpected vibrancy. Its aromatic profile is intense, revealing captivating notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, nutmeg, black tea, and a medley of spices, harmoniously intertwined with lively mineral undertones. The wine's opulence is masterfully counterbalanced by an uncommon verve, imparting a sense of vitality and energy. This creates a quintessential expression of the estate's terroir, where the palate experiences a luxurious fusion of flavors. The color is deep and inviting, setting the stage for a memorable sensory journey. The finish is enduring, leaving a lasting impression of the wine's complexity and finesse.

Robert Parker - 94 Points

"The 2020 Cos d'Estournel is a bold, demonstrative wine, bursting with aromas of cassis, dark berries and plum liqueur mingled with exotic spices, burning embers and petals, framed by a generous application of creamy new oak. Full-bodied, broad and low acid/high pH in style, it's rich and extracted, with a layered, mid-palate and a long, clove-inflected finish. While it isn't anywhere near as extreme as the 2009, the 2020 does appear to mark a move back toward a more turbo-charged style after Cos d'Estournel's shift toward elegance, exemplified by the brilliant 2016—but perhaps that's merely an illusion created by the vintage?"

Antonio Galloni - 97 Points

"The 2020 Cos d'Estournel is a wine of extreme elegance. Silky and light on its feet, the 2020 is incredibly nuanced. In fact it is without question the most finessed of all the top wines in Saint-Estèphe, showing more in common with some of its neighbors in the north of Pauillac than the more potent wines of Saint-Estèphe. Impossibly soft, silky tannins wrap around a core of dark red fruit, spice and orange zest. The 2020 is not a huge Cos, but rather a wine for readers who appreciate elegance over power. I can't wait to see how it ages. Magnificent."