Cos d'Estournel St-Estèphe 1995

95 points Robert Parker: "A wine of extraordinary intensity and accessibility, the 1995 Cos d'Estournel is a sexier, more hedonistic offering than the muscular, backward 1996. Opulent, with forward aromatics (gobs of black fruits intermixed with toasty pain grille scents and a boatload of spice), this terrific Cos possesses remarkable intensity, full body, and layers of jammy fruit nicely framed by the wine's new oak. Because of low acidity and sweet tannin, the 1995 will be difficult to resist young, although it will age for 2-3 decades. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2025. Both the 1995 and 1996 vintages of Cos d'Estournel were even more impressive in late 1997 than earlier in the spring. (Feb 1998)"

95 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Utterly classic Saint-Estèphe notes of earthy black currants, tobacco, and cedarwood emerge from the 1995 Château Cos D'Estournel. This beauty is medium to full-bodied on the palate, with a terrific sense of concentration paired with considerable elegance. (Apr 2021)"

94 points Wine Spectator: "Gorgeous blackberry, toasted oak, Indian spice and light sweet tobacco on the nose. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a caressing texture. Pretty and refined. Holding back. Give it time. --'95/'96 Bordeaux retrospective. Best after 2008. (2007)"

Panos Kakaviatos (The World of Fine Wine): "(60% CS, 40% M; 65% new oak). A 'meatier' vintage than the 1996, the 1995 displayed more roasted fruit aspects, no doubt owing to the very dry growing season. Concentrated and full-bodied, with layers of plum and cassis coupled with Asian spices. The sweet tannins, relatively low acidity, and new oak along with higher Merlot content made for a richer but less complex wine than the 1996. (Issue 52; 2016)"