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Château Cos d'Estournel 2014

    Château Cos d'Estournel 2014

    Bordeaux • Saint-Estèphe • 2nd Classified Growth • Red

    £561.00 tax included
    £561.00 tax included
    £187.00 / unit
    Packaging : 3 x 75cl - Wooden Crate

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    Description

    • Country France
    • Region Bordeaux
    • Appellation Saint-Estèphe
    • Color Red
    • Alcohol 13
    • Vintage 2014
    • Grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon 85%, Merlot 12%, Cabernet Franc 3%,

    Located in the northern Médoc, within the Saint-Estèphe appellation, Château Cos d'Estournel is a Second Growth Classified since 1855, embodying the elegance and power of great Bordeaux wines. Its oriental architecture, inspired by India, reflects the visionary spirit of its founder, Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel. The estate is distinguished by its distinctive wines, produced from exceptional terroirs bordering the commune of Pauillac. Renowned for its meticulous winemaking and refined blends, Cos d'Estournel produces complex, profound wines, crafted for aging, worthy of the finest tables in the world.

    Ratings

    Ratings

    • Wine Spectator 94/100
    • Parker (WA) 94/100
    • Vinous 96/100
    • James Suckling 98/100
    • Jean-Marc Quarin 94/100
    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    Château Cos d'Estournel 2014 displays an intense purple robe with garnet highlights. The nose, expressive and elegant, opens with notes of cedar, sweet spices, and jammy black fruits. On the palate, the wine is ample and structured, supported by precise tannins and a velvety texture. The finish, persistent and refined, marks a truly great vintage for aging, both energetic and elegant, typical of the finest Saint-Estèphe wines.

    Food & wine pairings

    This wine will perfectly complement a matured rib of beef, a roast leg of lamb or a tournedos Rossini.
    Producer

    Producer

    The Cos d'Estournel vineyard covers 91 hectares situated on deep, perfectly drained gravelly slopes resting on a limestone base. These ideal conditions for vines allow for optimal grape ripening. The old vines are cultivated using sustainable practices, with meticulous attention paid to soil management and natural ground cover. This unique terroir imparts structure, tension, and depth to the estate's exceptional wines.

    Owner and history

    Since 2000, the estate has belonged to Michel Reybier, a passionate and discreet entrepreneur who has undertaken a profound transformation of the château while respecting its history. His vision is based on excellence, technical precision, and respect for the terroir. Thanks to significant investments in the vineyard and the winery, he has elevated Cos d'Estournel to the ranks of the world's greatest wines. His commitment is reflected in each vintage, where tradition and innovation blend perfectly.

    Vinification and aging

    Château Cos d'Estournel practices plot-by-plot vinification in an ultra-modern gravity-flow winery, designed to preserve the integrity of the fruit. Each grape variety and each plot is vinified separately for a bespoke blend.
    The 2014 vintage benefited from 18 months of aging in French oak barrels, approximately 60% of which were new. This meticulous process gives the wine its aromatic richness, silky texture, and exceptional aging potential.

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    The team's opinion

    A great wine for aging, with majestic depth, where each sip reveals a subtle balance between power, finesse and mystery.

    • Serving temperature 16°C - 20°C

    • Climax 2020 à 2030

    Wine profile

    • fruity
    • wooded
    • complex
    • timber frame