Château Cos d'Estournel 2022

Wineadvocate

The 2022 Cos d'Estournel unwinds in the glass with aromas of sweet berries, plum liqueur and rich spices, followed by a full-bodied, broad-shouldered and muscular palate that's rich and structured, with a ripe core of fruit and chewy tannins. Harvest dates were relatively early this year, and maturation is occurring in only 50% new oak; yet the 2022's chunky, glass-staining style makes it Ducru Beaucaillou's only rival for the title of most extracted second growth of the Médoc. - WK 04/2023

Vinous

The 2022 Cos d'Estournel was picked from 7 to 23 September at 33hL/ha and is aged in 50% new oak (one cannot imagine that being countenanced 15-20 years ago). It has an overtly floral nose with wilted violets infusing the precocious yet controlled black fruit. There's fine delineation, impressive focus and energy. The palate is smooth and silky on the entry with pliant, sculpted tannins. The acidity is well judged (3.79pH) with white pepper and a graphite element toward the persistent finish. Quintessential Cos d'Estournel, this wine will mature for many years, although the jury's out on whether it will surpass triumphs like the 2016 or 2019/20. - NM 04/2023

Beck

Alors que Pagodes affichaient de la sérénité en bouche, Cos l'affiche d'entrée, dès les premières secondes. Il est d'une exceptionnelle densité et précision. Les notes de baies rouges, de sureau et de menthe poivrée sont complétées par quelques nuances de graphite. Le vin se révèle avec subtilité et finesse. Il annonce une évidente puissance tannique qui prend forme dès le milieu de bouche au travers de tannins qui se profilent précisément mais avec une certaine austérité. Celle-ci est néanmoins canalisée par le tempérament de la structure acide qui prend même le dessus et plébiscite la fin de bouche au travers de sa vivacité, de son énergie. Ceci a pour effet d'étirer la finale et de souligner non seulement la fraîcheur mais également le fruit. Un très grand Cos, une fois de plus qui prend lentement place, avec une évidente assurance ! - 04/2023

Suckling

Unique structure to this wine and very Cos with all the spices and dark fruits. Tobacco and cedar. It's starts off full-bodied and flavorful, but continues to unfold in an energetic and weightless way. Savory and primary. Al dente grapes here. Exciting and thought-provoking. - 04/2023

Dunnuck

One of the finest wines to ever pass my lips, the 2022 Château Cos D'Estournel is a monument in the making. Based on 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, and 1% each of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, this saturated ruby/purple-hued Saint-Estèphe offers a full-bodied, massive, opulent style as well as perfumed red, blue, and black fruits, ample spice, chocolate, graphite, and lead pencil-like aromatics, a stacked mid-palate, flawless balance, and a monster of a finish. An improved version of the 2009 (if that's possible), this is a legendary wine in the making. Hats off to Michel Reybier and technical director Dominique Arangoïts. - 05/2023