2009 Cos d'Estournel
By Chateau Cos d'Estournel
2009 Cos d'Estournel from Chateau Cos d'Estournel, St-Estephe, Bordeaux
Among the distinguished offerings from Bordeaux, the 2009 Cos d'Estournel is a standout vintage that captivates the connoisseur with both pedigree and panache. Reflecting the sunlight-dappled terroir of St-Estephe, this wine is an exemplar of what makes Bordeaux’s left bank irrefutably revered amongst fine wine investors and enthusiasts alike.
A Vintage with a Vivacious Vein
The 2009 season in Bordeaux was marked by optimal climatic conditions that bestowed upon the grapes an exceptional ripeness paired with structure and finesse—a harmonious dance between nature and nurture. The result in your glass is a textured tapestry of cassis, blackberry and exotic spices that crescendos into an astonishingly long and intricate finish. It straddles the line between power and elegance; a feature paramount in setting this vintage apart from its predecessors.
Structured For Sophistication
While Chateau Cos d'Estournel has long captivated with their consistently exquisite vintages, 2009 is an orchestration of all senses. With 65% Cabernet Sauvignon commanding the stage supported by touches of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, it weaves a complex narrative within its deep ruby frame. On the palate, one discovers lush, polished tannins that suggest a profound cellaring potential—a commendable trait for investors seeking wines with longevity.
This wine resonates with layered richness that blossoms luxuriously over time. An asset worthy of any cellar or collection, the 2009 Cos d'Estournel from Chateau Cos d'Estournel embodies a wise acquisition imbued with anticipation for its future evolution.
A Symbiotic Ensemble of Terroir and Talent
In summary, the symphony of conditions that birthed the 2009 vintage culminates in a formidable ensemble within each bottle of 2009 Cos d'Estournel. Its valiant character coupled with a foundation set on matured opulence demonstrates why investing in such an expressive year belongs at the forefront of strategic wine considerations.
Market price (CAD)
$4,453.67
12x75cl
Highest score
100
POP score
133.8
Scores and tasting notes
What a fabulous nose of currants, raspberries and Indian spices. Nutmeg and clover. Full-bodied, with an amazing precision and superb compacted fruit. Endless. Laser guided. Shows such intensity. Decadent and rich and changing all the time. Mystical wine. Dense, yet agile. More refined than when I tasted it in November in Hong Kong. Try in 2018.
James Suckling - jamessuckling.com, February 14th 2012
Deep garnet colored, the 2009 Cos d'Estournel features a myriad of wonderfully intense notes, including blackcurrant pastilles, redcurrant jelly, kirsch and blueberry compote with hints of rose hip tea, sautéed herbs, underbrush, pencil shavings and Indian spices. Full-bodied, rich and opulently fruited in the mouth, it has beautifully plush tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing very long and very spicy.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate, 14 March 2019
One of the greatest young wines I have ever tasted, the monumental 2009 Cos d’Estournel has lived up to its pre-bottling potential. A remarkable effort from winemaking guru Jean-Guillaume Prats and owner Michel Reybier, this blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot (33%) and a touch of Cabernet Franc (2%) was cropped at 33 hectoliters per hectare. It boasts an inky/black/purple color along with an extraordinary bouquet of white flowers interwoven with blackberry and blueberry liqueur, incense, charcoal and graphite. The wine hits the palate with extraordinary purity, balance and intensity as well as perfect equilibrium, and a seamless integration of tannin, acidity, wood and alcohol. An iconic wine as well as a remarkable achievement, it is the greatest Cos d’Estournel ever produced. It is approachable enough at present that one could appreciate it with several hours of decanting, but it will not hit its prime for a decade, and should age effortlessly for a half century.
Robert Parker Jr - Wine Advocate #199 February 2012
Served blind at the Southwold 2009 tasting. There is a lot of fruit intensity on the nose with layers of blackberry, raspberry, candied orange peel and dark plum all vying for attention. It is glossy, dare I say almost “slutty”. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannins on the entry. There is good weight and volume to this wine, the Merlot more expressive than elsewhere with a lovely rich, decadent, weighty finish that is a hedonistic treat, but chooses not to translate the terroir of this great property. I prefer the 2010! Tasted January 2013.
Neal Martin - Wine Journal Jul 2013