Château Cos d'Estournel, Saint Estèphe 2022

Château Cos d’Estournel 2022 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 famed for its exotic pagoda-style architecture and richly expressive, age-worthy wines shaped by the gravelly soils of the Médoc.

Tasting Notes
Deep ruby to garnet in colour, the wine opens with an intense bouquet of blackcurrant, blackberry and plum, layered with violet, cedar, spice and subtle notes of cocoa. The warm 2022 vintage brings impressive concentration and aromatic depth, while Saint-Estèphe’s naturally structured character adds freshness and definition. On the palate, it is full-bodied and generously textured, with ripe dark fruit, polished tannins and a long, persistent finish marked by graphite, tobacco and fine spice. Although approachable with decanting, this is a wine built for the cellar and should develop beautifully over the next 15–25 years, with excellent examples lasting even longer under ideal conditions.

Production
The vineyards of Cos d’Estournel lie on elevated gravel terraces in Saint-Estèphe, where well-draining soils over clay help retain water and support the vines through warm, dry growing seasons. Grapes are harvested by hand and carefully selected before fermentation in separate parcels, allowing the estate to preserve the character of each vineyard site. The wine is then matured in oak, integrating the vintage’s ripe fruit and firm structure while developing greater complexity and finesse.

Food & Serving
A natural partner for richly flavoured dishes such as roast beef, grilled or braised lamb, venison and slow-cooked beef cheek. It also works well with mushroom dishes, truffle accents and mature hard cheeses. Serve at 16–18°C. Decant for around two hours when drinking young, or open carefully and decant briefly if enjoying after several years of bottle age.

Producer
Château Cos d’Estournel is one of the most recognisable estates in the Médoc, situated just north of the village of Saint-Estèphe. Its striking Asian-inspired architecture reflects the château’s historic links to the East and has become an iconic part of the Bordeaux landscape. As a Second Growth, Cos d’Estournel has long been regarded as one of Saint-Estèphe’s leading producers, renowned for combining power, exotic aromatic detail and remarkable ageing potential.

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