Andrew Cullimore

9.3

On the flight from Dubai to Singapore . Ch Cos d'Estournel, 2004. Deeper core than the Quintet tasted alongside , less bright rim bordering on garnet , but young I suppose for the age , viscous legs . Classic cigar box , truffle and blackcurrant, cassis notes . Serious , cool vintage character. Lovely fruit on the palate , nice balancing acidity , cassis and darker fruits predominating. Tannins slightly drying , though this seems to be entering mid life they still may resolve . There is a nice quantity of fruit , but this does come across as an 'off vintage' , though I don't particularly like that term. Again elegant and reasonably long finish . An interesting pair of wines , this and the Mount Mary Quintet as it happens . — 7 years ago

Andrew G

9.2

Adjacent to Lafite-Rothschild in Paulliac, this is Ch. Cos d'Estournel's third wine. I'm a big believer in drinking 2nd and 3rd wines of top producers. This one never disappoints and is produced by the same team that makes the flagship Chateau wine. 91-92. — 8 years ago