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Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 1994-1995 St-Estèphe Tasting Lot, including 1-bottle of 1994 Calon Segur, St-Estèphe and 1-bottle of 1995 Cos d'Estournel, St-Estèphe (95RP, 94WS, 92ST, 91VN). Of the 1995 Cos d'Estournel, St-Estèphe,Robert Parker's Wine Advocate writes: "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. (RP)" (02/1998)
This lot contains the following items:
1994 Calon Segur, St-Estèphe (qty: 1)
1995 Cos d'Estournel, St-Estèphe (qty: 1)
- Lot Items
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1994 Calon Segur, St-Estèphe (750 ml)Quantity: 1Provenance: Original Owner. Purchased on release from local distributor and stored in the temp controlled wine cellar of an AR based collector & repeat consignor.Label condition: Scuffed Label, Bin Soiled LabelCork condition: Depressed CorkCapsule condition: Slightly Oxidized CapsuleTasting Notes: -
1995 Cos d'Estournel, St-Estèphe (750 ml)Quantity: 1Provenance: Original Owner. Purchased on release from local distributor and stored in the temp controlled wine cellar of an AR based collector & repeat consignor.Fill level: Very High ShoulderLabel condition: Scuffed Label, Bin Soiled LabelCapsule condition: Oxidized CapsuleTasting Notes:- Professional Reviews
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
95
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. (RP)
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Wine Spectator
94
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. (JS, Web-2007)
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Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
92
Red-ruby color, not quite as saturated as the '96. More roasted and less minerally than the '96: notes of black fruit, game, and toasty oak. Tightly wrapped and rather taut today, but offers terrific concentration and length. Today the wine tannins are very visible, and perhaps not quite as sweet as those of the '96, and firm acids are not yet in complete harmony with the wine. But this will be superb with six to eight years of bottle aging. (ST) 92+
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Vinous
91
The 1995 Cos d’Estournel was matured in 100% new oak and according to the estate was intentionally picked at a higher ripeness level than previous years. It is definitely showing more maturity than the 1996 Cos d’Estournel with more bricking evident on the rim. Similarly the nose does not convey the same vigor and fruité as the following vintage, with notes of cigar humidor, woodland and autumn leaves. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, which is probably its best quality. It is a little drier than I would like, although the acidity is well judged and there are attractive notes of clove and bay leaf towards the finish. It translates Saint-Estèphe typicité but just falls short of the superior wines produced from the modern day onwards. Tasted at the Cos d’Estournel vertical at the property. (NM)
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Jancis Robinson
Intense, lustrous ruby. Lifted aroma with just a hint of greenness. Still some chewiness but more concentration than many. Still quite a bit in reserve although there has been some attractive development. Big, sweet and bold - lots there. 17/20 points (JR)
Ratings: RP: 95 WS: 94 ST: 92 VN: 91
