Château Cos d'Estournel, Saint Estèphe 2018

Château Cos d’Estournel 2018 is a powerful yet refined Saint-Estèphe from one of Bordeaux’s most distinctive estates. Classified as a Second Growth in the 1855 Classification, the château is renowned for its exotic pagoda-style architecture and richly structured wines, and this vintage combines concentration, freshness and impressive cellaring potential.

Tasting Notes
Deep purple-red in colour, the wine opens with an intense bouquet of blackcurrant, blackberry and plum, layered with violet, cedar, graphite and subtle spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied and concentrated, with ripe tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, polished finish. Dark fruit is complemented by notes of dark chocolate, tobacco and mineral nuance, while careful ageing should allow further complexity to develop over the next two decades or more.

Production
The vineyards of Cos d’Estournel are planted on gravelly rises over clay-rich subsoil, a combination that provides excellent drainage while helping the vines retain water during warm, dry conditions. The grapes are harvested by hand and vinified parcel by parcel to preserve the character of each plot. The blend is led by Cabernet Sauvignon, supported by Merlot and smaller proportions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, before maturation in oak to integrate the wine’s substantial fruit and tannic structure.

Food & Serving
Serve at 16–18°C after allowing the bottle to breathe for one to two hours; young bottles may benefit from careful decanting to soften the tannins and reveal the wine’s aromatic detail. It pairs particularly well with roast beef, rack of lamb, venison and other richly flavoured game, as well as braised beef or mature hard cheeses.

Producer
Château Cos d’Estournel is one of the leading estates of Saint-Estèphe and has been classified as a Deuxième Cru Classé since 1855. Its distinctive estate buildings, inspired by the owner’s travels in Asia, are among the most recognisable landmarks in the Médoc. Today, the château is celebrated for producing deeply coloured, age-worthy wines that combine Saint-Estèphe’s structure and mineral character with remarkable elegance.

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