2001 Château Cos d'Estournel
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Thursday, July 22, 2021 - Drank at first in person tasting in 16 months!
Medium Ruby appearance. Just a slight lightening compared to a bottle drunk about 5 years ago. The first hint that this wine is evolving very slowly.
Classic and fully mature nose- black fruits, cassis, vanilla, tobacco and maybe a hint of red fruit and some kirsch. Reading up on the wine it was 45% merlot in this vintage which probably accounts for some of the red fruit notes.
Medium plus body. Medium plus acidity and well integrated tannins. Lots of black fruits, vanilla and tobacco on the palate. The finish is long with a satisfying savory element.
Just a great example of a top producer in a "forgotten" year. I have the 2000 Cos in my cellar as well and this one has consistently shown better then its more vaunted 2000 sibling.
Drinking well now and will likely keep almost indefinitely in a cold cellar. I don't think it will improve now, so recommend drinking up.
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Comment posted by Mark1npt:
7/22/2021 5:29:00 PM - Thanks for your notes on this one.....I think it's under rated, too. All these older Cos drink so well! Cheers!
Comment posted by Whisky&Wine:
7/24/2021 3:22:00 PM - I agree. Underappreciated. The 1996 Cos is my favorite "everyone knows all bdx is so-so" year but the 2001 is a close second. These wines give a lot of pleasure and marry wonderfully with food.
Comment posted by Mark1npt:
7/24/2021 4:22:00 PM - I agree....when aged these are terrific food wines!