Cos d'Estournel Saint Estèphe 2015

98 points James Suckling: "Super aromas of nutmeg, cloves and dried flowers with plums and blackberries. Subtle yet so complex. Full-bodied, tight and integrated with ultra-fine tannins and a beautiful finish. Lasts for minutes. Very, very Cos. Harmony. Texturally marvellous. Drink in 2024. (12/27/18)"

97 points (18.5/20) La Revue du Vin de France: " (2019)"

96-97 points Michel Bettane & Thierry Desseauve (The World of Fine Wine): "(75% CS, 23.5% M, 1.5% CF; 44hl/ha, 13.4% ABV). Classic Médoc style, with ample and refined fruit typical of this vintage, with notes of cedar wood and soft spices, tension without ruggedness, full of promise. Great vinosity and aging potential. (Issue 52; 2016)"

95-97 points Wine Enthusiast: "Ripe, dusty tannins give a dry edge to the full, rich fruits. It has a structure that comes out of old Cabernet vines that form the core of this wine. Dark, full and with considerable concentration, the wine is dense and will need many years to develop."

95 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "The 2015 Cos d'Estournel is composed of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23.5% Merlot and 1.5% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it offers up black currants, spice cake, warm cherries and plum preserves with touches of chargrill and forest floor. Medium-bodied and very firm with ripe, grainy tannins, it has a good core of earthy fruit, finishing with loads of layers and freshness. Drink: 2022-2042. (Feb 2018)"

95 points Peter Moser (Falstaff): "Dark ruby with purple reflections, subtly lighter at the rim. Distinct toasty aromas, with dark nougat, candied orange zest and delicate blackberry confit. Juicy, touches of red berry, pronounced, savoury tannins and a touch of chocolate on the finish. Still a little aloof, seems a bit over-extracted at the moment and therefore slightly bitter on the finish. Will need some time to develop out of this. (3/14/19)"

92-95 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "A wine of cool sophistication and polish, the 2015 Cos d'Estournel is endowed with striking length and overall balance. Silky tannins support a core of graphite, smoke, licorice, incense, tar and dark spice. The 2015 is perhaps not as aromatically nuanced or expressive as in the very best years (although that may develop in time), but it offers terrific persistence through to the finish. Finesse and nuance are the key signatures in the 2015 Cos. Only 39% of the crop went into the Grand Vin, as opposed to the more typical 50% or so. (Apr 2016)"