1999 Cos d'Estournel
By Chateau Cos d'Estournel
1999 Cos d'Estournel from Chateau Cos d'Estournel, St-Estephe, Bordeaux
Amid the esteemed terroirs of Bordeaux, the 1999 Cos d'Estournel from Chateau Cos d'Estournel stands as a testament to an outstanding vintage that may have fleeted under many radars. The millennium's eve in St-Estephe was not merely a countdown but an intricate ballet of climatic precision, creating a vintage with remarkable poise and depth.
Old World Allure: A Fine Wine Investment of Character
The 1999 vintage of St-Estephe by Chateau Cos d'Estournel reveals itself not with unbound exuberance but with a refined cadence that speaks to the connoisseur’s soul. With its judicious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, one uncovers a layered complexity of blackberry, cassis and subtle undertones of truffle and tar that gently erupt from the glass. Given investing in fine wines requires both patience and insight, this vintage emerges as a true paragon of collectability evoking the old-world charm synonymous with Bordeaux’s left bank.
An Epoch Vintage Reflecting Noble Terroir
The idyllic yet challenging climatic conditions of '99 witnessed at Chateau Cos d'Estournel rendered a harvest that captured the essence of exceptional Bordelaise winemaking. Thus, in every sip, one experiences the equilibrium between robust tannins and mature fruit that echoes the singularity of the year – distinguished, precise and replete with an ageing potential that promises still further zeniths.
The 1999 vintage is undoubtedly one for the astute investor – its elegance assures its place within a distinguished portfolio. The present maturity of this particular offering corroborates its standing as a wine that has blossomed into its own yet retains ample verve for years to come.
Signing off on this review, let it be known that the 1999 Cos d'Estournel from Chateau Cos d'Estournel remains an investment-worthy claret. Attesting to St-Estephe’s consistent quality, this vintage encapsulates abounding finesse whilst serving as a genteel reminder of what makes Bordeaux a perennial paradigm in the world of fine wines.
Market price (CAD)
$2,140.00
12x75cl
Highest score
89
POP score
143.33
Scores and tasting notes
Tasted at the 1999 horizontal at Bordeaux Index. Following Calon-Segur and Montrose, Cos d’Estournel has the most fragrant bouquet with wild strawberry, raspberry coulis, a touch of gingerbread and a little mint. The palate is medium-bodied, a salty tang on the entry and then impressive weight on the mid-palate: blackberry, leather, white pepper, dried herbs, leading to a dry, foursquare finish. I actually prefer the bouquet to the palate, but this is a decent Saint Estephe if not a great Cos d’Estournel effortlessly surpassed by surrounding vintages. Drink now-2018. Tasted June 2009.
Neal Martin - Wine Journal Jul 2009
The dark ruby-colored 1999 Cos is a supremely elegant effort. The wine offers notes of dried Provencal herbs, smoke, licorice, black cherries, and cassis. This medium to full-bodied St.-Estephe is cerebral, intellectual, and refined, but lacking soul and hedonism. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2018.
Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 29 April 2002