2016 Cos d'Estournel
By Chateau Cos d'Estournel
2016 Cos d'Estournel from Chateau Cos d'Estournel, St-Estephe, Bordeaux
The 2016 vintage of Cos d'Estournel from Chateau Cos d'Estournel heralds from one of Bordeaux's most lauded epochs. As an observer and ardent chronicler of this illustrious region's fluid tapestry of vintages, I have been keenly intrigued by the particular qualities that the year 2016 has managed to enshrine within its bottled legacies.
Elegance Amidst Potency: A Vintage Conundrum
The cosmic ballet of climatic conditions that played out over St-Estephe in 2016 crafted a scenario where precision met potency, culminating in wines that articulate the essence of their terroir with both assertiveness and finesse. The 2016 Cos d'Estournel is a paragon of this balance. It demonstrates a structure that is tannic yet entirely approachable, projecting an intensity that promises longevity while flirting with immediate gratification.
A Vintage Defined by Dichotomy
From attentive cultivation through to meticulous assemblage, the team at Chateau Cos d'Estournel has showcased their adeptness in sculpting a wine that stands as a testimony to the exceptional qualities of 2016. The wine's bouquet unfurls with opulent aromas of blackberry and licorice, nuanced by the subtle whispers of truffle and violets – a chromatic symphony serenading the olfactory senses.
The palate is greeted with a constellation of flavours – plum and dark cherry seasoned elegantly with hints of spice and tobacco. Velvety tannins and a refined oak integration evidence an élevage handled with deft artistry. As it unfolds on the tongue, it is clear that each sip of the 2016 Cos d'Estournel is an experience, meticulously engineered to captivate enthusiasts and investors alike.
As stewards of fine wine investment, Cult Wines recognises the allure of such masterfully composed vintages. The 2016 Cos d'Estournel epitomises not only the praiseworthy prowess of Chateau Cos d'Estournel but also highlights the potentially rewarding venture for those looking to enhance their cellar or portfolio. Its harmony and depth poise this offering as one befitting connoisseurs and collectors who discern the gravitas woven into its very fibres.Market price (GBP)
£1,730.00
12x75cl
Highest score
100
POP score
86.5
Scores and tasting notes
The 2016 Cos d'Estournel is blended of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc aged in 65% new and 35% two-year-old French oak for 15 months. Bottled in July 2018, it is deep garnet-purple colored and starts off a little closed and reticent, opening out slowly and seductively to reveal beautiful lilacs, rose hip tea, crushed stones and camphor nuances over a core of crème de cassis, kirsch, wild blueberries and mocha plus wafts of incense and wood smoke. The palate is simply electric, charged with an energy and depth of flavors that seem to defy the elegance and ethereal nature of its medium-bodied weight, featuring super ripe, densely pixelated tannins that firmly frame the myriad of fruit and floral sparks, finishing with epic length. Just. Magic.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate, 30 November 2018
The finish is something else here. This is a wine that’s so powerful and tannic yet at the same time so polished and superb on the finish. Full-bodied, beautifully crafted and precise. This is a wine that really grabs your attention. The agility and power are more than impressive. Wow is the word.
James Suckling - jamessuckling.com, April 4th 2017
Energy and raciness on the nose. Gentle and lifted. And then lots of tannins underneath. Fresh almost sandy tannins. Good energy and tea-leaf sensation. Excellent freshness. Long. Restrained. Elegant.
Jancis Robinson - jancisrobinson.com