Available vintages
Description
- Country Frankrijk
- Region Bordeaux
- Appellation Bordeaux
- Color White
- Alcohol 13
- Vintage 2018
- Grape varieties 65% Sauvignon Blanc, 35% Semillon
" This is a very powerful and chiseled wine, with marked acidity and great freshness. Ample, yet layered and luminous. A tight mid-palate. One of my favorite whites of the vintage. —James Suckling, 97-98 points/100
" Aromas of linden blossom, yellow apples, and fresh grapefruit, enhanced by hints of crushed stone, straw, and sea mist. The medium-bodied palate displays a superb satiny texture and unfolds layers of citrus and apple with fantastic intensity, culminating in a profusion of mineral and herbaceous highlights on the long finish. " The Wine Advocate, 94+ points/100
Château Cos d'Estournel , located in Saint-Estèphe , is renowned for its exceptional wines. Resembling an ancient Indian palace, Cos d'Estournel is unlike any other Bordeaux château. It was founded in the early 19th century by Louis Gaspard d'Estournel, and the château was built once the vineyards were established, in celebration of his conquests in the Far East.
Since 2000, Cos d'Estournel has been in the hands of the French hotelier Michel Reybier. Under his management, the château has experienced remarkable growth.
Without a doubt, the terroir is a determining factor. Cos's 104 hectares of vineyards, some dating back to the early 20th century, lie directly opposite Lafite – a stone's throw to the south, neighbors but separated by the Jalle du Breuil canal. The majority of the vineyard is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, on deep, ideal, and well-drained gravelly soils.
Ratings
Ratings
Notes and pairings
Notes and pairings
Tasting notes
The Château Cos d'Estournel Blanc 2018 boasts a brilliant golden hue, reflecting its youth and vibrancy. The nose opens with delicate aromas of white flowers, exotic fruits, and citrus zest, inviting the palate to explore further. On the palate, the attack is lively and fresh, followed by a lovely roundness. Notes of peach and apricot mingle with a subtle minerality, creating perfect balance. The long, lingering finish leaves an impression of freshness and finesse, promising excellent aging potential.
Producer
Producer
The Château Cos d'Estournel vineyard is situated on an exceptional terroir, characterized by gravelly and clay-limestone soils, ideal for the flourishing of the grape varieties. The temperate oceanic climate of the Bordeaux region promotes a slow and even ripening of the grapes. The vines, several decades old, benefit from optimal sunshine, allowing them to fully express their aromatic potential. Environmentally friendly viticultural practices guarantee the quality of the grapes, essential for the production of wines of great finesse.
The team's opinion
The Château Cos d'Estournel Blanc 2018 is a true symphony of freshness and complexity, to be enjoyed without reservation.
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Serving temperature 10–12 °C
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Climax 2021 à 2028