Château Cos d'Estournel Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2004

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The 2004 Cos d'Estournel has an impressive bouquet with black cherries, hoisin, rose petals and blood orange scents, all mixed with melted tar and tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied, with a strong menthol element on the entry that rather dominates the terroir expression. It is very spicy on the finish, with cough candy on the aftertaste. It may be a bit bombastic considering the vintage, but it will continue to age in bottle. (Neal Martin, Vinous, June 2024)

The 2004 Cos d'Estournel has an impressive bouquet with black cherries, hoisin, rose petals and blood orange scents, all mixed with melted tar and tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied, with a strong menthol element on the entry that rather dominates the terroir expression. It is very spicy on the finish, with cough candy on the aftertaste. It may be a bit bombastic considering the vintage, but it will continue to age in bottle. (Neal Martin, Vinous, June 2024)

9.1

David T Delectable Pro

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

Allen Brothers Ribcap wine. 2004 not the best Bordeaux vintage but, certainly not bad. What was disappointing was how not ready this was to drink. Normally, a lesser than grand vintage 14 years in bottle Cos would have blossomed better. Good but, not what I was hoping for with my Ribcap. Still showing a fair amount of primary characteristics & a touch astringent. It will be 5-8 years before I open another. Truly one of the more grand Chateaus in Bordeaux.

Allen Brothers Ribcap wine. 2004 not the best Bordeaux vintage but, certainly not bad. What was disappointing was how not ready this was to drink. Normally, a lesser than grand vintage 14 years in bottle Cos would have blossomed better. Good but, not what I was hoping for with my Ribcap. Still showing a fair amount of primary characteristics & a touch astringent. It will be 5-8 years before I open another. Truly one of the more grand Chateaus in Bordeaux.

9.2

Lee Pitofsky Delectable Pro

Having had the coveted 2005 vintage just a few months ago, ‘04 is far more open and rewarding today. So seductive and captivating. Smoked meats, black fruits, balsamic glaze and hints of roasted sage leaves and tobacco. The tannins are integrated beautifully and the finish shows wonderful finesse, elegance and length. Gorgeous now but will continue to improve over the next 8-10 years.

Having had the coveted 2005 vintage just a few months ago, ‘04 is far more open and rewarding today. So seductive and captivating. Smoked meats, black fruits, balsamic glaze and hints of roasted sage leaves and tobacco. The tannins are integrated beautifully and the finish shows wonderful finesse, elegance and length. Gorgeous now but will continue to improve over the next 8-10 years.

9.4

Rick Baumgarten Delectable Pro

Opened but not decanted about 40 minutes before pouring. Somewhat muted nose. Bright ruby color. Elegant, sophisticated and well structured. This showed its Pedegree but also admitted to being not from a stellar vintage.Not a lot of fruit but still a fine wine.

Opened but not decanted about 40 minutes before pouring. Somewhat muted nose. Bright ruby color. Elegant, sophisticated and well structured. This showed its Pedegree but also admitted to being not from a stellar vintage.Not a lot of fruit but still a fine wine.

9.2

Richard Young Delectable Pro

Wine Specialist Christie's

Tannins are more pronounced than 05. A more elegant Cos

Tannins are more pronounced than 05. A more elegant Cos

9.2

Jeff Harding Delectable Pro

Wow

Wow

10

Tom Kobylarz Delectable Pro

Rather subdued and flat on this day.

Rather subdued and flat on this day.

8.1

Pascal Jabbour

Great wine , simply perfect !

Great wine , simply perfect !

9.8

Zeshawn

Such a classic.

Such a classic.

10

Izzy Nosnik

Green astringent.

Green astringent.

8.1

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