{"product_id":"chateau-cos-destournel-2016","title":"Château Cos d'Estournel 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Cos d’Estournel 2016 is a standout Saint-Estèphe, combining the power expected of a great Bordeaux with remarkable precision, freshness, and finesse. As a 2nd Growth from the 1855 Classification, it carries real historical weight, while the 2016 vintage highlights the estate’s ability to deliver one of its most refined modern expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a deep, almost inky black-red color that signals concentration and depth. The nose is layered and elegant, with blackcurrant, blueberry, violet, cedar, graphite, and subtle spice and mineral tones. On the palate, it is rich and structured, yet beautifully polished, with silky tannins, impressive balance, and a long, persistent finish marked by freshness and detail. This is a wine built for the cellar and should continue to gain complexity over the coming decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced in Saint-Estèphe on Bordeaux’s Left Bank, Château Cos d’Estournel benefits from gravelly, well-draining terroir that helps Cabernet Sauvignon-based blends achieve power, structure, and aromatic lift. The 2016 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc was crafted to emphasize purity, precision, and harmony, with careful vineyard selection and meticulous vinification supporting the wine’s elegant concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an excellent match for fine cuts of beef, lamb, venison, duck breast, and richly flavored dishes with mushrooms or truffle. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decant for several hours if opening young to allow the wine to fully unfold and show its aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Cos d’Estournel is one of the great historic estates of Bordeaux, founded in the early 19th century by Louis-Gaspard d’Estournel. Located in Saint-Estèphe, it is widely admired for producing opulent yet disciplined wines with distinctive character, and it has long been recognized as one of the leading names in the Médoc, thanks to its status as a 2nd Growth and its consistent critical acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Cos d'Estournel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255007760721,"sku":"FW-6886","price":401.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/cosdestournel2016-31.png?v=1783455539","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/chateau-cos-destournel-2016","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}