
Independent sommelier and consultant
Adelina Estate Introspect 2022
Australia, South Australia
96/100
Overall rating
3/5
Value for money
€37,35
€47,00
€38,00/pcs.
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G d’Estournel is the third wine of the iconic Château Cos d’Estournel, offering a more approachable take on one of Saint-Estèphe’s most renowned estates. Crafted in Bordeaux’s Médoc region from the same exacting standards that define the château’s grand wines, it brings polished style, depth, and classic Left Bank structure to a wider audience.
Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2023 vintage is expected to show a deep ruby color with youthful purple highlights. The nose typically leans toward ripe blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, and subtle spice, with the fresh, precise character that Bordeaux lovers appreciate.
On the palate, it should feel medium-bodied and refined, with firm but accessible tannins, bright acidity, and flavors of dark berries, graphite, and a touch of oak influence. While enjoyable young for its fruit-forward charm, it should also develop nicely over the next few years, gaining more complexity and integration with short to medium-term cellaring.
Production
Produced in the Médoc under the guidance of Château Cos d’Estournel, this wine reflects the estate’s carefully managed Bordeaux terroir, where gravelly soils and the moderating influence of the nearby Gironde help preserve freshness and balance. The fruit is typically harvested parcel by parcel and vinified with a focus on purity, structure, and elegance, following the estate’s rigorous selection standards before maturation in oak to add texture and finesse.
Food & Serving
This wine pairs well with grilled or roasted lamb, beef tenderloin, duck breast, mushroom dishes, and hard cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C, and consider decanting for 30–60 minutes if drinking it young to help the aromatics open up and soften the tannins.
Producer
Château Cos d’Estournel is one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated estates, founded in the early 19th century by Louis-Gaspard d’Estournel. Located in Saint-Estèphe and famous for its distinctive pagoda-inspired architecture, the estate has earned a global reputation for producing powerful yet refined wines, and G d’Estournel extends that pedigree in a more accessible form.
| Type | Red wine |
| Producer | G D' Estournel |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Food pairing | Beef, Lamb, Poultry, Mushroom dishes, Game |
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