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Discover the Divine and Captivating Wines of Cos d’Estournel
Region: Bordeaux, France – Cos d’Estournel is made in the Saint-Estephe appellation, located on the left bank of the Gironde estuary. This region is home to some of the best vineyards in the world, known for producing exceptional wines.
Grape Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot – The wine blend is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, which provides the wine’s structure, while the Merlot adds elegance and softens the tannins.
Tasting Notes: Cos d’Estournel offers a myriad of scents, colors, and tastes that appeal to the senses. Its characteristic intensity complements a voluptuous aromatic palette that includes the freshness of graphite and white pepper, the elegance of tea, and sweet notes of licorice, cherry, and blackberry. With an incredibly refined texture that is not without evoking the feel of cashmere, Cos d’Estournel is an utterly captivating wine with a seemingly endless finish and exceptional aging potential.
Food Pairs: This wine pairs well with richly flavored dishes such as grilled rib-eye steak, lamb chops, beef brisket with mushroom sauce, wild mushroom risotto, and aged cheeses.
Awards & Accolades: Cos d’Estournel has received numerous awards and accolades, including:
- 2022 Vintage scored 98-99/100 by James Suckling, 98-100/100 by Jeb Dunnuck, and 98-100/100 by Jeff Leve The Wine Cellar Insider
- 2021 Vintage scored 99/100 by James Suckling and Lisa Perrotti-Brown, and 94-96/100 by Antonio Galloni Vinous
- 2020 Vintage scored 98/100 by Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 98-100/100 by La Revue du Vin de France, and 97-98/100 by James Suckling
- 2019 Vintage scored 99/100 by Lisa Perrotti-Brown and James Suckling, and 97-98/100 by Jane Anson Decanter
- 2018 Vintage scored 98/100 by Lisa Perrotti-Brown and Antonio Galloni Vinous, and 98/100 by James Suckling
- 2017 Vintage scored 98/100 by Lisa Perrotti-Brown and James Suckling, and 95/100 by Neal Martin Vinous
- 2016 Vintage scored 100/100 by Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Neal Martin Vinous, and James Suckling
- 2015 Vintage scored 95/100 by Lisa Perrotti-Brown Robertparker.com
Balance: Cos d’Estournel offers a perfect balance between its black fruit intensity, elegant tannins, and impressive structure.
Intensity of Flavors: This wine is intense yet mellow, with powerful aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, nutmeg, black tea, and spices alongside deep mineral notes.
Clarity: Cos d’Estournel has a clear and transparent color, characteristic of the best Bordeaux wines.
Complexity: This wine is exceptionally complex, revealing a myriad of scents, colors, and tastes that unfold slowly over time.
Typicity: Cos d’Estournel is a quintessential expression of the Saint-Estephe terroir, with its characteristic intensity and structure.
Finish Length: Cos d’Estournel has an exceptionally long finish, with flavors that linger on the palate, offering a unique wine experience.
