Chateau Cos D’Estournel

The History

Classified as a Second Growth Bordeaux estate, Chateau Cos d’Estoumel is without
doubt, one of the top producers in the St. Estephe appellation, producing complex
and intense, full-bodied wines.

The Vineyard

The chateau is often referred to as “super second,” meaning that it produces wines
at a quality nearing that of the First Growth houses. Cos d’Estoumel wines contain
a large amount of Merlot (40%), one of the highest percentages in the region, in
fact; this gives the wines their wonderful fleshy, chewy texture. The chateau itself
is a very unusual pagoda style building which was built by the 19th century owner
Louis-Gaspard d’Estoumel. The building is featured on the bottle label, making it
easy to spot in the Bordeaux section. The estate also produces a second wine called Les Pagodes de Cos

Tasting Notes

Wine Spectator:
Absolutely gorgeous on the nose, with currants, blackberries and freshly cut flowers. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and a solid core of fruit. This goes on and onon the palate. The essence of class and refinement. Relatively good value, considering the superb quality. No better Cos since 1989. 20,830 cases made.

 

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