2006 Chateau Cos d’Estournel 2eme Cru Classe, Saint-Estephe 1x750ml

Robert Parker 94

Blended of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot, the 2006 Cos d’Estournel is deep garnet colored with a touch of brick, opening with enticing scents of rosemary-crusted roast lamb, dried cherries, baked blackcurrants and mincemeat pie with touches of fallen leaves, cigar box and pencil lead. Medium-bodied, lively and elegantly played in the mouth, it has a firm backbone of chewy tannins and plenty of mineral accents on the long finish. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 30/11/2018]

Anticipated maturity: 2018-2035

Vinous 91

The 2006 Cos d Estournel, for my mind, has always been leagues above its rival, Montrose, principally because its rival took a rare misstep in this vintage. It has an attractive ferrous bouquet with undergrowth and hints of Indian spice. The palate is medium-bodied and quite fleshy for Saint-Estephe, the Merlot in quite expressive. The texture has a satisfying graininess and that spiciness returns towards the rather conservative, steadfast finish. It is a solid Cos d Estournel, not one from the very top drawer, but it should provide another 15 years of drinking pleasure. Tasted at the Cos d Estournel vertical in London. [Neal Martin, 03/10/2018]

Anticipated maturity: 2018-2038