Cos D'estournel 2ème Grand Cru Classé Saint-Estèphe - Methusalem 6L, 2018

Cos d’Estournel 2018 is a striking Saint-Estèphe from one of Bordeaux’s most iconic estates, offering the depth and precision expected of a 2ème Grand Cru Classé. Built around Cabernet Sauvignon with supporting Merlot and the classic Bordeaux blending partners, it combines power, refinement, and remarkable harmony in a vintage of exceptional quality.

Tasting Notes
Deep garnet in the glass, it opens with an elegant, layered bouquet of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, graphite, violets, and subtle spice. With air, hints of tobacco, crushed stone, and dark chocolate emerge, giving the wine impressive aromatic complexity. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and concentrated, with firm but polished tannins, bright freshness, and a core of dark fruit wrapped in savory, mineral notes. The finish is long and persistent, showing both structure and finesse. This is a wine with excellent aging potential, likely to develop beautifully over the next two decades or more.

Production
The vines of Cos d’Estournel are rooted in the gravelly, clay-rich soils of Saint-Estèphe, where the Atlantic-influenced climate helps the grapes retain freshness and balance. The estate’s meticulous vineyard work and selective harvesting ensure optimal ripeness, while vinification focuses on precision and preserving each parcel’s character before careful maturation in oak barrels.

Food & Serving
Serve at around 16–18°C and consider decanting for 1–2 hours if drinking young, to allow the wine to खुल fully. It pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, beef tenderloin, game, duck breast, and rich mushroom dishes, as well as aged hard cheeses.

Producer
Cos d’Estournel is one of the great historic names of Bordeaux, founded in the early 19th century by Louis-Gaspard d’Estournel, whose vision and ambition helped define its distinctive identity. The château is renowned for producing wines of great elegance and longevity, and it has long stood as a benchmark in Saint-Estèphe, with a reputation strengthened by consistent critical acclaim and its status as a 2ème Grand Cru Classé.

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