96 points from the Wine Spectator and ranked as their #2 wine in the top 100 wines of 2003! "Cos puts together serious reds in serious years, and with large production for a relatively reasonable price. Cos's head, Jean-Guillaume Prats, has made the property's best red since 1989. Gorgeous on the nose, with currants, blackberries and cut flowers, it is full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and a solid core of fruit. Goes on and on. It is the essence of class and refinement. Best after 2010." (01/03) 92 points Robert Parker: "This wine puts on weight and grows in stature every time I go back to it. In fact, from the bottle it was better than ever... Deep bluish purple in color with a reticent but emerging bouquet of cedar, licorice, blueberry, cassis, vanilla, and lead pencil shavings, this medium-bodied, slightly sinewy Cos d'Estournel has relatively high tannin, an excellent mid-palate, and a persistent finish. Purity and classicism are hallmarks of this top-flight wine. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2022." (04/03) Our notes - The 2000 is a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Merlot as of right now. A small quantity of Cabernet Franc may be added to the final blend. We thought it had a dark, ruby color, crushed berries in the aromas, rich and ripe in the mouth w NOTE - This is a pre-arrival (futures) item. The 2000 Bordeaux futures will begin arriving around Spring 2003, and some may be delayed beyond then. When the wine arrives we will contact you for shipping instructions.