2000 Château Cos d’Estournel – Saint-Estèphe 2ème Grand Cru Classé – 2 Flessen (0.75 liter)

Château Cos d'Estournel 2000The Terroir: Perched on a gravelly hill overlooking the Gironde estuary in Saint-Estèphe, Cos d'Estournel produces famously powerful, exotic, and structured Left Bank Bordeaux that consistently rivals First Growth quality.The Vintage: 2000 is a landmark, millenary vintage across Bordeaux. Blessed with a pristine summer and ideal harvest conditions, it yielded remarkably rich, balanced, and age-worthy Cabernets built for the long haul.Quick Overview Producer: Château Cos d'Estournel Appellation: Saint-Estèphe (2ème Grand Cru Classé) Vintage: 2000 Blend: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc Condition: Pristine condition; label is clean and crisp, with a tight, original capsule. Fill Level: Very High Fill (Into Neck)—reflecting ideal cork seal integrity and pristine cellar storage. Drinking Window: At its prime mature plateau now, with the structure to hold effortlessly through 2040+.Critical Ratings & Accolades 97 Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate: "A magnificent effort... revealing a dense purple color as well as a broad, expressive bouquet of black fruits, licorice, graphite, and subtle oak. Full-bodied, concentrated, and beautifully balanced." 96 Points – Wine Spectator: "Fabulous aromas of dark berries, spices, leather, and dark chocolate. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, long finish. Superb structure."