Chateau Cos d'Estournel - Blanc 2020
- Producer Grand Cru Classe Bordeaux
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Blend
66% Sauvignon Blanc
34% Semillon - Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- Appellation Bordeaux Blanc
- UPC 0 15643 77908 4
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Item# 12345-20
James Suckling
97pt
Wine Enthusiast
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Wine Spectator
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Vinous Media
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Wine Advocate
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Background
North of the Medoc, on the hill of Saint-Estephe. At the bend of the road are the majestic pagodas of Cos
d'Estournel. After the sheer delight, it seeks to penetrate the mystery carefully hidden behind the imposing
Zanzibar Gate. The residence of the Maharajah of Saint-Estephe does not fail to surprise. Here is a real
palace, entirely dedicated to wine. This had been desired by Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel. Therefore when he
inherited a few hectares of vineyards in 1791, he had never ceased to enlarge the estate and to provide it
with the best techniques.
Convinced of having in his hands an exceptional terroir, this man of taste, adventurer, praised around the world, in India, in particular, from where he brought this penchant for the Orient and exoticism. In the image of his wine, bewitching and elegant, as well as spicy and powerful, he took the chance to be himself in a world so conventional, cultivating his differences and taking up his choices.
Property since 2000 of Michel Reybier, Cos d'Estournel pursues its destiny, between audacity and humility. Every decision is a risk-taken, in a visionary philosophy that its founder would not have disowned. Culture divided into plots pushed to its peak, demanding innovation in the winery, a taste for beauty and excellence in a world imbued with unobtrusive elegance, this is the legacy of Louis-Gaspard which its owner today extends.The unique style of Cos d'Estournel, born of a sublime terroir magnified with respect by the passion of men over the centuries, made from his discovery a true journey.
Convinced of having in his hands an exceptional terroir, this man of taste, adventurer, praised around the world, in India, in particular, from where he brought this penchant for the Orient and exoticism. In the image of his wine, bewitching and elegant, as well as spicy and powerful, he took the chance to be himself in a world so conventional, cultivating his differences and taking up his choices.
Property since 2000 of Michel Reybier, Cos d'Estournel pursues its destiny, between audacity and humility. Every decision is a risk-taken, in a visionary philosophy that its founder would not have disowned. Culture divided into plots pushed to its peak, demanding innovation in the winery, a taste for beauty and excellence in a world imbued with unobtrusive elegance, this is the legacy of Louis-Gaspard which its owner today extends.The unique style of Cos d'Estournel, born of a sublime terroir magnified with respect by the passion of men over the centuries, made from his discovery a true journey.
Tasting notes
The vines of Cos d'Estournel Blanc proved especially resilient this year. Thanks to their deep roots and
ability to adapt, they did not suffer from excessive levels of water stress.
Concentrated and rich, its Sauvignon Blanc grapes were exceptional and its Semillon highly expressive, which led our teams to include a higher percentage of the latter in the final blend.
Sophisticated and rich, Cos d'Estournel Blanc 2020 offers a wonderful balance of the wine's characteristic freshness, mineral notes and aromas of ripe fruit. It is a wine with superb structure and great potential for aging.
Concentrated and rich, its Sauvignon Blanc grapes were exceptional and its Semillon highly expressive, which led our teams to include a higher percentage of the latter in the final blend.
Sophisticated and rich, Cos d'Estournel Blanc 2020 offers a wonderful balance of the wine's characteristic freshness, mineral notes and aromas of ripe fruit. It is a wine with superb structure and great potential for aging.
Terroir
The Cos d'Estournel Blanc vineyard in the northern part of the Medoc, near the mouth of the Gironde Estuary,
is in a prime location. A cool microclimate and natural ventillation due to the nearby ocean are conducive
to making wines of great aromatic precision.
As part of an ongoing quest for excellence, a replanting and top grafting programme has been undertaken over the past several years. The soil is regularly ploughed and sustainable methods are used to grow top-quality grapes.
As part of an ongoing quest for excellence, a replanting and top grafting programme has been undertaken over the past several years. The soil is regularly ploughed and sustainable methods are used to grow top-quality grapes.
