Professional reviews
Robert Parker (92)
From holdings in the north of the Médoc and incorporating an increasing percentage of Sémillon, the 2019 Cos d'Estournel Blanc offers up aromas of pear, confit citrus, lemon grass and pastry cream, followed by a full-bodied, ample and fleshy palate that's rich and enveloping, with lively acids and a long, saline finish. This is a fine effort that could embarrass plenty of Pessac-Léognan whites.
Winespectator (93)
Showcases both plump and racy aspects, with verbena and tarragon notes infusing a core of white peach, star fruit and jicama. The long finish has nice clarity. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.
James Suckling (97)
This is incredibly long and refined with a compact structure and beautiful tension. It goes on and on. It’s full-bodied, yet tight and energetic. Lovely bitterness and brightness. Lemons, stones and limes. Flint, too. The grapes were harvested at three different moments. It’s beautifully constructed.
BOW (8.50)
Falstaff (95)
Light yellow-green, silver highlights. Some caramel, mango, apricot, delicate nuances of meadow herbs, delicate woody spice, underlain by a mineral-citrus touch. Elegant texture, white fruit, subtle sweetness, some pineapple, well-integrated woody components, still very restrained, has power and length, a complex food companion with ageing potential.
