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Chateau Cos d'Estournel


Château Cos d`Estournel is named after its 19th century owner, Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel, and it was he who built the bizarre oriental edifice that is a landmark for any tourist in the Médoc. Today Cos d'Estournel is without doubt the leading estate in St-Estéphe. It is located in the south of the appellation on the border with Pauillac and its vineyards are superbly sited on a south-facing gravel ridge with a high clay content, just north of Lafite.

Cos d'Estournel is typically a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc - do not be fooled by the relatively high Merlot content, as these are full-bodied, dark, brooding tannic wines when young which develop a complexity and intensity that can rival many top growths from Pauillac.

In 1998 the Prats family sold Cos d'Estournel to The Tailan Group but Jean-Guillaume Prats remains in charge. Cos d'Estournel is classified as a 2ème Cru Classé.

Château Cos d'Estournel
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2007
Red, en-primeur
Cos d'Estournel, St. Estèphe
France  »  Bordeaux  »  St-Estèphe
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75cl £56.00
$109.69
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Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, 12.5% alc.
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The good news is that Cos is as close to the First Growths as it has ever been. A pure Cabernet nose is impressively supported by minerally cassis fruit, dark chocolate, licorice and lovely ripe tannins. It is one of the very few 2007s with real intensity, a result of late picking and the lowest yields since the excellent 2002.

Obviously we wish this wine was less expensive, and the strong Euro cannot be blamed on the Château's pricing policy, but we feel obliged to point out there are other wines that offer considerably better value for money. We cannot condone the price for the 2007, but we feel we have to make an offer as it is one of the world's great wines.

Drink: 2012-2027.
BBR Score: 17/20.
2005
Red, en-primeur
Cos d'Estournel, St. Estèphe
France  »  Bordeaux  »  St-Estèphe
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75cl £160.00
$313.39
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Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, 13.5% alc.
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It would be hard to find two wines as different in 2005 as Calon Ségur and Cos d'Estournel. As firm and tannic as Calon was, so Cos was polished and rich, with a fantastic acidity that will enable it to age majestically.  Made with 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a wonderful, dense wine with earthy St Estèphe minerality amidst the incredibly rich fruit. General Manager Jean-Guillaume Prats thinks that 2005 might be as good as their legendary 2003 - but we definitely thought it was better. This fantastic wine is the first serious candidate for wine of the vintage.
Drink: 2020-2060.
BBR Score: 19/20.
Jancis Score: 18/20.
Parker Score: 98/100.
Wine Spectator Score: 98/100.
2003
Red, drink-or-keep
Ch Cos d'Estournel, St. Estèphe
France  »  Bordeaux  »  St-Estèphe
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 75cl £160.00
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Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, Drink or Keep, 12.5% alc.


"Gorgeous aromas of blackberry, spice and mineral. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and a long, long finish. This is first-growth quality. Best after 2012. 15,000 cases made." 97/100 points. (James Suckling - Wine Spectator - March -2006 )
1990
Red, drink-or-keep
Ch. Cos d'Estournel, St. Estèphe
France  »  Bordeaux  »  St-Estèphe
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$351.73
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Special case price £1667.54
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Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, Drink or Keep, 13% alc.


This vintage contains around 40% Merlot in the blend. This makes for a forward style of Cos, packed with succulent, ripe dark fruit flavours, soft yet powerful tannins and full bodied. It will continue to mature for another 15 years.
1990
Red, drink-or-keep
Ch. Cos d'Estournel,(Ex Chateau) St. Estèphe
France  »  Bordeaux  »  St-Estèphe
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$351.73
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Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, Drink or Keep, 13% alc.


Cos d'Estournel is without doubt the leading estate in St Estèphe. This 1990 is quite forward in style which is due, in part, to the relatively high percentage of Merlot (40%) in the blend. Concentrated, full-bodied and opulent, it displays a cornucopia of black, jammy fruit, roast spices, cedar and caramel. Drink now - 2015.
BBR Score 18.5/20 Parker Points 95/100
1961
Red, drink-now
Cos d'Estournel, St. Estèphe
France  »  Bordeaux  »  St-Estèphe
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 37.5cl £195.74
$383.41
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Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, Drink Now, 12.5% alc.



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