{"product_id":"cos-destournel-2eme-grand-cru-classe-saint-estephe-2019","title":"Cos D'estournel 2ème Grand Cru Classé Saint-Estèphe, 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eCos d’Estournel 2019 is a striking Saint-Estèphe with the depth, precision, and polish expected from one of Bordeaux’s most admired estates. As a 2ème Grand Cru Classé, it combines power and elegance in a style that has made the château a benchmark on the Left Bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it typically shows a deep ruby to garnet hue, with impressive concentration and intensity. The nose is layered and expressive, offering dark berries, cassis, violets, cedar, graphite, and subtle spice, often with a graceful mineral edge.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is structured yet refined, with ripe black fruit, firm but polished tannins, and a fresh, saline backbone that reflects Saint-Estèphe’s character. The finish is long and persistent, with excellent balance and the potential to evolve beautifully over many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCos d’Estournel is located in Saint-Estèphe, on Bordeaux’s Left Bank, where gravelly soils and nearby influence from the Gironde help shape a wine of depth, freshness, and structure. The estate is known for meticulous vineyard work and careful selection, with vinification designed to preserve purity of fruit, precision, and the estate’s signature elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine pairs beautifully with rich dishes such as beef tenderloin, lamb, roast duck, game, or truffle-infused preparations. Serve at around 16–18°C, and consider decanting for 1–2 hours if enjoying it young to help the aromas open fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCos d’Estournel is one of the great names of Bordeaux, founded in the early 19th century by Louis-Gaspard d’Estournel. The château is renowned for its distinctive style, its remarkable architecture, and its long-standing reputation as one of the leading estates in Saint-Estèphe, with a history of producing wines of distinction and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cos D'estournel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252119425361,"sku":"MS-63158","price":207.45,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/63158.png?v=1783443255","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/cos-destournel-2eme-grand-cru-classe-saint-estephe-2019","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}