Cos D'estournel 2ème Grand Cru Classé Saint-Estèphe - Methusalem 6L, 2020

Cos d’Estournel 2020 is a superb Saint-Estèphe, blending power, precision and the trademark exotic character that has made this estate one of Bordeaux’s most admired names. As a 2ème Grand Cru Classé, it reflects both historic pedigree and the modern pursuit of depth, freshness and elegance.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the wine is deeply coloured and intense, with the concentration expected from a great northern Médoc vintage. The nose is layered and expressive, showing blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, cedar, graphite, violets and a subtle spicy, almost oriental nuance that is so typical of Cos d’Estournel. On the palate, it is structured and compact, with ripe Cabernet Sauvignon providing backbone and length, while Merlot adds generosity and texture. Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot contribute aromatic lift, spice and further depth. The finish is long, savoury and composed, with excellent ageing potential; this is a wine that will continue to develop complexity over many years, and should reward careful cellaring.

Production
Produced in Saint-Estèphe on Bordeaux’s Left Bank, Cos d’Estournel benefits from gravelly rise and clay-limestone influences that help the vines achieve ripeness while retaining freshness and structure. The estate is known for meticulous vineyard work and careful selection, with harvesting typically carried out parcel by parcel to preserve the character of each plot. Vinification is designed to balance precision and extraction, followed by ageing in French oak to build complexity without masking the fruit.

Food & Serving
This wine is an excellent match for roast lamb, beef tenderloin, ribeye, duck confit and game dishes such as venison. It also works beautifully with aged hard cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C, and consider decanting for 1–2 hours if opening young, to allow the wine to fully unfold in the glass.

Producer
Cos d’Estournel is one of the great historic estates of Bordeaux, located in Saint-Estèphe and classified as a 2ème Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 classification. Founded in the early 19th century by Louis-Gaspard d’Estournel, the château became famous for its distinctive style and ambitious vision, as well as its striking pagoda-inspired architecture. Today, it remains a benchmark producer in the region, celebrated for wines of power, elegance and remarkable consistency.

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