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  • Country ranking ?

    1 496
  • Producer ranking ?

    65
  • Decanting time

    45min
  • When to drink

    Now
  • Food Pairing

    Lamb in mild spices cooked at low temperature

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The Story

The call of faraway lands. As mysterious and intriguing as a lone adventurer returning from a solitary sail, Cos d’Estournel is slow to reveal itself. Little by little, it evokes stories of distant places, market stalls brimming with unfamiliar fruits, spices and wares, village festivities warmed by the joy of revelers and the setting sun, and sumptuous visions of ladies and their voluptuous curves. A myriad of scents, colors and tastes appeal...

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Wine Information

There are two common misconceptions regarding Château Cos d'Estournel that I want to put right straight away.
First, that what is probably the most unusual and most photographed building in Médoc is not a château but the chais where the wine is made. It has never been a home to any of its owners.
Secondly, the name Cos is spoken as it is written with the "s" pronounced - this is typical of the region and is also valid for other names such as...

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Tasting note

color

Medium, Cherry Red and Dark

ending

Medium, Lingering and Vibrant

flavors

Blackcurrant, Mineral, Herbs and Mint

nose

Open, Complex and Generous

recommend

Yes

taste

Medium tannin, Well-structured, Concentrated, Well-Integrated, Medium-bodied, Elegant, Firm, Full, Dry and Silky tannins

Verdict

Full-bodied and Sophisticated

Written Notes

Estate bottled. Fill level mid-shoulder. Clear medium-deep cherry colour. Medium strong, layered nose with soya, minerals, herbs and a hint of blackcurrant. Dry, vividly acid and medium full taste with firm powdery tannins and blackcurrant aroma bring the St. Estèphe properties out in a typically classic way. Excellently matured and preserved wine that will slowly wither.
  • 91p
Estate bottled. Fill level mid-shoulder. Clear medium-deep cherry colour. Medium strong, layered nose with soya, minerals, herbs and a hint of blackcurrant. Dry, vividly acid and medium full taste with firm powdery tannins and blackcurrant aroma bring the St. Estèphe properties out in a typically classic way. Excellently matured and preserved wine that will slowly wither.
  • 87p
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Origin

St-Estèphe, Bordeaux

Vintage Quality

Above Average

Value For Money

Poor

Investment potential

No Potential

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