Classification | Dèuxieme Cru Classé |
Type | Red |
Brand | Chateau Cos D'Estournel |
Vintage | 1999 |
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux, St. Estephe |
Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend, |
Volume | 0,75 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Perfect |
Drinkable | -2018 |
Stock | 0 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Slightly bin stained |
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.
Tobacco and coffee aromas, with hints of fruit. Full- to medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a fruity finish. A bit short for Cos, but delicate and refined. Best after 2004. 23,330 cases made. –JS
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 18/20 points.