Château Cos d'Estournel 2021

The freshness and precision of a fine Saint-Estèphe wine

The estate

Situated north of the Médoc, on the hill of Saint-Estèphe, Cos d’Estournel appears in all its glory. Like a true palace of the Maharajah, the château and its pagodas surprise and captivate the eye. In 1791, Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel inherited some hectares of vines and built the estate. A passionate adventurer who travelled the world, his taste for the exotic and the East inspired the architecture of Château Cos d'Estournel, truly unique in the Médoc. Owned by Michel Reybier since 2000, Château Cos d'Estournel continues to shine bright in the Saint-Estèphe appellation and has joined the lineage of the greatest wines in the world. The wines of the estate are distinguished by their unique style, product of an enduring quest for beauty and excellence.

The vineyard

A reference among the fine Saint-Estèphe wines, Château Cos d'Estournel enjoys an exceptional geographical location. Indeed, its vineyard is located on the edge of the plateau, in the immediate vicinity of the Gironde estuary. The vineyard benefits from a maritime climate and is protected from bad weather. The vines are planted on two hillsides and a central plateau, where they experience ideal sun exposure and great ventilation.

The wine

Château Cos d'Estournel 2021 is made from old vines aged 55 years on average.

The blend

Cabernet Sauvignon (64%)

Merlot (30%)

Cabernet Franc (4%)

Petit Verdot (2%).

Château Cos d'Estournel 2021: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Nose

The nose blends delicate black tea and black pepper fragrances with intense fruity aromas (red fruit, blackberry, black fig).

Palate

Very precise, the palate harmoniously combines a smooth feel with a beautiful vivacity. Powerful, the palate is seduced by this wine’s subtle minerality, its nobility and its persistence.