robert_parker89

While the 1989 Cos d'Estournel will, in all likelihood, prove to be an outstanding wine, I would have to rate it behind the quality of the chateau's splendid 1982, 1985, 1986, and 1990. It is a medium-bodied, rich, concentrated wine displaying an impressive color, and a nose of super-ripe black fruits, toasty oak, and licorice. It tastes like a blend of the 1985 and 1982, although it is neither as elegant as the 1985 nor as powerful and opulent as the 1982. The finish is long, alcoholic, and lush. Anticipated maturity: Now-2009. Last tasted, 7/93.

robert_parker95

Tasted at Robersons’ 1989 Bordeaux horizontal. The Cos d’Estournel 1989 has a dense, broody bouquet with typical Saint Estephe earthiness complemented by hints of seaweed and a touch of ox blood. The palate is medium-bodied with firm but rounded tannins, very good weight and concentration here, fine acidity and harmony with a nice build so that its finishes with a peacocks tails of mulberry, cedar and leather. This is maturing beautifully, lovely talcum finish. Drink now-2025. Tasted June 2010.

robert_parker90

Last Tasted 8/92 Medium deep ruby, with an open-knit nose of black fruits and toasty oak, this medium-bodied, soft, silky textured Cos d'Estournel is remarkably evolved and delicious for such a young wine. As with most 1989s, the acid is low and the tannins are soft and unobtrusive. This wine will undoubtedly close up over the next several years, but as tasty and round as it is at present, I do not believe it will last more than twenty years.

robert_parker89

The 1989 is a medium-bodied, rich, concentrated wine displaying an impressive color, and a nose of super-ripe black fruits, toasty oak, and licorice. The finish is long, alcoholic, and lush. There is every possibility that this wine will turn out to be as good as the chateau's memorable 1953. Anticipated maturity: Now-2008.

robert_parker95

First tasted at Hakkasan with "G&T" in March 2004. Another gorgeous Saint Estephe from 1989 to go alongside Calon Segur and Montrose. A deep garnet colour with moderate aging on the rim. The nose is initially backward but gradually blossoms in the glass, with notes of wild strawberry, roasted herbs - almost animally. The palate is tannic, well-knit with good depth and concentration. A very "solid" wine with superb balance. An earthy character with a sweet mocha note underneath. Good length. Just about drinking now, but I would leave this another 5 years. Tasted again at the Farr dinner. I still adore this wine. A similar hue to the 1986. A very sweet nose of black cherry, liquorice and roasted herbs. Very well-balanced, tannic, but the fruits are so opulent and vibrant that is makes it far more approachable than the 1990. Dark chocolate on the finish. A voluptuous finish with a touch of espresso. A "complete" wine. Drink now, before considering the Cos d'Estournel 1990. Tasted September 2004.

robert_parker90

While the 1989 Cos d'Estournel will is an outstanding wine, I would have to rate it behind the quality of the chateau's splendid 1982, 1985, 1986, and 1990. It is a medium-bodied, rich, concentrated wine displaying an impressive color, and a nose of super-ripe black fruits, toasty oak, and licorice. In the mouth, the wine tastes like a blend of the 1985 and 1982, although it is neither as elegant as the 1985 nor as powerful, extracted or as opulent as the 1982. The finish is long, alcoholic, and lush. There is every possibility that this wine will turn out to be as good as the chateau's memorable 1953. Anticipated maturity: 1992-2008. Tasted six times. Consistent notes.

robert_parker88

The 1989 Cos d'Estournel is very good, but uninspiring. The 1989, although good, does not live up to expectations given the terroir and the vintage. Its deep ruby color is followed by a spicy vanillin, curranty nose, medium body, excellent depth, but a monolithic personality. It possesses neither the concentration nor dimension of the exceptional 1990. The 1989 possesses some hard tannin in the finish, but it is well-integrated with the wine's ripe fruit. Look for this wine to drink well for the next 15+ years.