Tasting Notes
Vinous 91
Deep red-ruby. Aromas of cassis, plum, licorice and coconutty oak. Round, suave and ripe, with lovely depth of flavor and a pliant, full texture for the year. This doesn’t have quite the thrust of the 2006, but it’s lively and fresh, and finishes ripely tannic and long.
JancisRobinson.com 16.5
Very deep crimson. Succulent modern ripeness on the nose. Almost chocolatey. This should give a great deal of pleasure to modernists, but the inky finish is a little bit of a worry.
Anticipated maturity: 2010-2017
Robert Parker 94
The 2004 Cos d’Estournel is a blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet in color with a touch of brick, the nose is still very youthful, sporting notions of plum preserves, blackcurrant cordial and Black Forest cake with hints of garrigue, wild sage, charcuterie, black olives and unsmoked cigars. The medium to full-bodied palate is generously fruited with bags of earthy and black fruit preserves layers, framed by chewy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long.
Anticipated maturity: 2018-2033