99 Points
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98 Points

Chateau Cos d'Estournel 2020

SKU: CESE202010 UCAU

$599.00

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James Suckling 97-98 Points

62% cabernet and 38% merlot.

Really long with beautiful tannins. Rich, but fresh and linear. Yet, the alcohol is around 13.5%

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Red

2020

Cabernet Blend

Chateau Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France

15 Plus Years

Cork

13.5%

750ml (Bottle)

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Description

Chateau Cos d'Estournel 2020 is a remarkable Bordeaux blend that exemplifies elegance and depth. Composed of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Merlot, this vintage delivers a harmonious balance of rich fruit concentration and refined structure.

Renowned critic James Suckling awards this wine an impressive 97-98 points, highlighting its exceptional quality. The palate reveals a wine that is really long with beautiful tannins, offering a luxurious mouthfeel that is both rich and fresh. Despite its intensity, the wine maintains a linear profile with an alcohol content of approximately 13.5%, ensuring a poised and elegant finish.

Crafted in one of Bordeaux's most prestigious appellations, Chateau Cos d'Estournel 2020 reflects the unique terroir and favorable conditions of its vintage. The 2020 growing season was noted for its ideal balance of sun and rain, contributing to the wine's vibrant acidity and concentrated flavors.

This vintage stands out for its complexity and aging potential, making it a prized addition to any collection. Whether enjoyed now or cellared for future enjoyment, Chateau Cos d'Estournel 2020 offers a captivating expression of Bordeaux craftsmanship and tradition.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Blueberry, Boysenberry, Herbal

Palate:

Blue Fruits, Cassis, Graphite

Food Pairings:

Pork

Red Meat

Tasting Notes

Description

Chateau Cos d'Estournel 2020 is a remarkable Bordeaux blend that exemplifies elegance and depth. Composed of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Merlot, this vintage delivers a harmonious balance of rich fruit concentration and refined structure.

Renowned critic James Suckling awards this wine an impressive 97-98 points, highlighting its exceptional quality. The palate reveals a wine that is really long with beautiful tannins, offering a luxurious mouthfeel that is both rich and fresh. Despite its intensity, the wine maintains a linear profile with an alcohol content of approximately 13.5%, ensuring a poised and elegant finish.

Crafted in one of Bordeaux's most prestigious appellations, Chateau Cos d'Estournel 2020 reflects the unique terroir and favorable conditions of its vintage. The 2020 growing season was noted for its ideal balance of sun and rain, contributing to the wine's vibrant acidity and concentrated flavors.

This vintage stands out for its complexity and aging potential, making it a prized addition to any collection. Whether enjoyed now or cellared for future enjoyment, Chateau Cos d'Estournel 2020 offers a captivating expression of Bordeaux craftsmanship and tradition.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Blueberry, Boysenberry, Herbal

Palate:

Blue Fruits, Cassis, Graphite

Food Pairings:

Pork

Red Meat

Chateau Cos d'Estournel

The name cos (with the s pronounced) refers to a "Hill of pebbles" in gascon dialect and the name cos d'estournel was given in 1810 by louis-gaspard d'estournel.

The estate has changed hands several times during its history, starting in 1852 when it was purchased by the english banker charles cecil martyns. In 1869, it was sold to the spanish errazu family only to be sold again 20 years later in 1889 to the bordeaux-based hostein family. Through his marriage to marie-thérèse hostein, louis-victor charmolue, who also owned château montrose, gained control of cos d'estournel in 1894. In finally in 1917, it was sold to fernand ginestet.

The château has remained in the ginestet family since then, becoming in 1970 part of domaines prats, the combined holdings of the ginestet and prats families, and controlled by bruno prats.

In june 2008 it was announced that michel reybier, current owner of cos d'estournel, purchased napa winery chateau montelena for an undisclosed sum.By november 2008, however, this agreement was cancelled,the termination of the transaction by chateau montelena stated to be due to that reybier investments had been "Unable to meet its obligations.

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