G d'Estournel - Médoc 2021

Jeb DUNNUCK

87-89

byJeb Dunnuckthe4/4/2024

From vines purchased in 2003 and a blend of 80% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, and a splash of Cabernet Franc, the 2021 G D'Estournel sports a deep ruby color as well as a pretty, juicy, lively bouquet of ripe darker cherries, mulberries, damp earth, tobacco, and some violets. It's nicely textured and balanced, with fine tannins and a great finish.

Vinous

91

byAntonio Gallonithe4/2/2024

The 2021 G d’Estournel is pliant, deep and expressive right out of the gate. Succulent dark plum, blackberry, leather, grilled herbs, mocha and a kiss of new oak all take shape. Bright acids and lifted, savory aromatics lend freshness. Cos d’Estournel's H

Vinous

91

byAntonio Gallonithe2/28/2024

The 2021 G d’Estournel is pliant, deep and expressive right out of the gate. Succulent dark plum, blackberry, leather, grilled herbs, mocha and a kiss of new oak all take shape. Bright acids and lifted, savory aromatics lend freshness. Cos d’Estournel's Haut-Médoc is quite attractive in 2021.

Wine Spectator

89

byJames Molesworththe2/22/2024

Stylish, with a polished feel to the cassis and warm cherry notes, which are gently inlaid with a sweet tobacco accent. Reveals a late sanguine echo. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2028. 6,500 cases made.  –JM

matthewjukes.com

17

byMatthew Jukesthe8/2/2022

Goulée has become G, and this identity shift has resulted in a change in timbre and succulence in this wine. With considerable depth of fruit and more power than expected, this is an impressive wine, given its challenges this year. The finish is tart and clean, and the colour and density are superb. What more could you want? 17

Jamessuckling.com

90-91

byJames Sucklingthe6/8/2022

Ripe and compact with a medium body and a solid tannin structure. Dark-fruit and gravel character. Good depth and structure for the vintage. 80% merlot, 19% cabernet sauvignon and 1% cabernet franc.

The Vintage Journal

94-95

byAndrew Caillard MWthe5/17/2022

Deep crimson. Intense dark plum, blackcurrant, dark chocolate aromas with herb garden notes. Very well concentrated and chocolaty textured with ample dark plum chinotto fruits, chocolaty/ velvety tannins, spicy complexity and lovely bittersweet notes. Firm and tight. 80% merlot, 19% cabernet sauvignon, 1% cabernet franc. Amazing wine at 12.18% alc

The Wine Cellar Insider

88-90

byJeff Levethe5/16/2022

Flowers, smoke, and red fruits are found in the nose and on the soft, supple, fresh, forward, already charming, fruity palate. This will drink well on release. Drink from 2023-2031. 88-90

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

87

byJane Ansonthe5/13/2022

Vinous

87-89

byNeal Martinthe5/12/2022

The 2021 G d'Estournel, formerly Goulée, has quite an opulent bouquet of black cherries and light licorice scents, though not as complex as previous vintages. The palate is medium-bodied with bold and quite grippy tannins, moderate depth, touches of blueberry and black cherries, and hints of fresh fig toward the grippy, assertive finish. Give this 3–4 years in bottle.

Vinous

90-92

byAntonio Gallonithe5/11/2022

The 2021 G 'Estournel is racy and expressive in the glass. Pretty floral and savory accents run through a core of dark Merlot fruit. This mid-weight, gracious Haut-Médoc is all charm. The 2021 is impeccably balanced from start to finish. Delicious.

vvwine

88-90

byAdrian Van Velsenthe5/10/2022

Leuchtendes Rubin. Die Nase zeigt Kräuterwürze, Kirschen und Cassis, dazu dezent eine steinig Kühle Note. Im Gaumen ist der Wein schlank und frisch, die Frucht wirkt auf den Punkt gereift, die Tannine sind mässig ausgeprägt, fein verwoben, das Holz ist kaum wahrnehmbar. Im Abgang elegant, von mittlerer Länge und mit einer rotfruchtigen Rückaromatik. Ausgewogen, wird früh Spass machen. 2025-2035 (Verkostet im April 2022. Château Cos d'Estournel)

Anthocyanes

90-92

byYohan Castaingthe5/6/2022

Assemblages réalisés. Nez de mure, de feuille de murier, des notes de graphite et de réglisse également. Très beau toucher de bouche, juteux et velouté en entrée avec une acidité plus présente en milieu de bouche qui tend l'ensemble et lui apporte fraicheur et gourmandise. Très beau vin de plaisir. Environ 100 000 bouteilles sans second vin.

Decanter.com

89

byGeorgina Hindlethe4/1/2022

Rose-touched sweet red berry fruit. Subtle and quite deep. This is more rich than overtly fresh and acidic. Unfussy, with concentrated blackcurrants and black cherries. Succulent, then crisp salinity coming through at the end, plus Cabernet markers of eucalyptus, mint and green peppercorns. Calm and gentle with rich, high-toned fruit. 25% new oak. Soft spicing from clove and cinnamon.