Château Cos d'Estournel - Saint-Estèphe - Red - 2019

Wine:

Hailed as near perfection upon release, the 2019 Saint-Estèphe Red Cos d’Estournel now delivers a brilliant and precise expression of its terroir and signature style. Driven by 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and matured in 55% new oak, this wine displays masterful balance, with a juicy, savoury, and deeply layered profile, crowned by a luminous finish that firmly establishes its status as a benchmark. Its power is beautifully matched by remarkable finesse and sublime freshness, accented by hints of menthol and captivating fruit flavours. Naturally, its ageing potential is immense. Rated 98/100 by the French wine guide RVF and 97+/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested from 23 September to 7 October.

Color:

A deep, rich red.

Nose:

Aromas of blackcurrant, wild berries and plum with spicy, mentholated notes.

Palate:

Beautifully balanced, this wine offers a juicy, savoury, and deeply textured palate, with refined, velvety tannins, expressive aromas, and a sublime finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Lamb rack with porcini mushrooms, pan-fried foie gras, roast duck breast.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2035 and beyond for enthusiasts

A Second Growth in name, but a First in reputation, Château Cos d’Estournel is one of Bordeaux’s true legends. Its Grand Vin is a thing of beauty — bold, powerful, and almost impossible to beat. Grown on deep gravel soils, it’s often the most full-bodied wine in the region, yet it never loses that silky finesse and layered complexity that come from being neighbours with Lafite.