Parker about Château Cos D'Estournel 2022
Much as it was en primeur, the 2022 Cos d'Estournel is an inky, brooding wine. Offering up aromas of ripe berries, licorice, pencil shavings, iris and creamy new oak, it's full-bodied, dense and heavily extracted, with a chunky, tannic profile that privileges raw power over sensuality.

Suckling over Château Cos D'Estournel 2022
Wow. So intense and spicy with nutmeg, cloves, ink and blackberries. So asphalt, lead pencil and tobacco. Full-bodied, but at the same time, there's a real balance giving incredible depth and length. The tannins are all there but are polished as well as firm. Superb structure. A neoclassical Cos, one for long-term aging. Perhaps the best ever. A blend of 61% cabernet sauvignon, 37% merlot, 1% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot.
Description
Land | France |
Region | Bordeaux Saint-Estèphe |
Rebsorten | Cabernet Sauvignon 61%, Merlot 37%, Cabernet Franc 1%, Petit Verdot 1% |
Alkoholgehalt | 14.00% |
Füllstand | high fill |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Chateau Cos d´Estournel, Cos S, 33180 Saint-Estephe, France |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2026 - 2052 |
Parker Punkte | 94 |
Jahrgang | 2022 |
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Château Cos D'Estournel 2022

Château Cos d'Estournel 2022 is an exceptional Saint-Estèphe that uniquely combines power, finesse, and exotic spice. The blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and a small portion of Cabernet Franc displays a deep, almost impenetrable color and unfolds a captivating bouquet of black currants, ripe blackberries, violets, and graphite, complemented by oriental spices, cedarwood, and delicate toasted aromas. On the palate, the wine impresses with its dense yet supple structure, supported by velvety tannins and a precise acidity that lends it freshness and vibrancy. The unmistakable minerality of the terroir adds complexity, while the exceptionally long, elegant finish lingers with notes of dark chocolate, tobacco, and a hint of truffle. Château Cos d'Estournel 2022 is a wine of impressive depth and ageability that will develop its full potential over decades.