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Red dry
Aged for 12–16 months in new oak barrels.
The complex bouquet highlights pure blackcurrant, herbal, coffee and fresh white bread aromas.
Massive on the palate, with abundant tannins that begin to soften after 7–8 years from the vintage, revealing new layers of aroma.
We recommend serving it at 16–18°C with beef, lamb, roasted veal, game birds (e.g., pheasant), and turkey dishes. While still young, it can also be enjoyed with more intense dishes. It is equally enjoyable on its own.
This is another example of the wonderful 2004 vintage for Bordeaux. They are so delicious to drink now. The Cos is one of the best out there. And very reasonably priced at less than $150 a bottle. The charcuterie that hits you as soon as you open this Bordeaux is overwhelming: It's smoky, spicy and sexy. Minutes later you realize the complexity on offer, catching just a scent of the dark fruits hidden beneath, and before those, long and wonderful hints of balsamic vinegar. On the palate this shows elegance and finesse thanks to fabulous balance, extremely integrated tannins and a long and glorious finish. This is so satisfying and wonderful now, but the slightly bitter aftertaste on the rear palate suggests this could do with at least another 10 years before opening. Sunday, Jun 12, 2016
If one had to choose the most exotic and visually stunning estate in Bordeaux, it would undoubtedly be Château Cos d’Estournel. Gazing at its graceful pagodas rising above the vineyards, you might feel as though you’ve lost your way and ended up in the East—yet you are in the very heart of Saint-Estèphe. This is the ultimate choice for those who appreciate classic Bordeaux but seek a touch of magic and adventure in their glass.
A History Seasoned with Adventure
It all began with Louis-Gaspard d’Estournel, a man who, in the early 19th century, possessed an incredible vision. He believed so deeply in the quality of his wine that he shipped it to the furthest corners of the globe, reaching as far as India. Noticing that the wine returned even more complex after its long sea voyages, he became known as the "Maharajah of Saint-Estèphe." To honor his success, he adorned the winery with Chinese pagodas and Indian design accents, which to this day symbolize the estate's courage and originality.
Terroir Where Power is Born
In the local dialect, "Cos" means "hill of pebbles." This is more than just a resonant name—the vineyards stretch across an ideal south-facing slope, where a deep layer of gravel forces the vines to plunge their roots deep into the earth in search of water. This unique soil and the estate's proximity to the legendary Château Lafite Rothschild create the conditions for some of the most powerful and long-lived wines in the world.
Wine Style: The Velvet Fist
The wine of Cos d’Estournel is often described as a "velvet fist." It intertwines seemingly incompatible traits: incredible power, richness, and concentration of dark berries with aristocratic elegance and silky tannins. While the wine can be somewhat closed and austere in its youth, after a decade in the cellar, it unfurls with notes of spice, dark chocolate, and exotic incense—a direct nod to the legacy of the Maharajah.
Why Seek It Out?
Although the estate was officially classified as a Deuxième Cru (Second Growth) in the 1855 classification, today collectors and critics alike unanimously place it in the "Super Seconds" league. This means that in terms of quality and prestige, it consistently nips at the heels of the First Growths, yet it retains its own unique, somewhat mysterious character.
Château Cos d’Estournel is more than just a wine. It is a story of ambition, long journeys, and luxury that isn't afraid to be different.
