Cos d'Estournel
Cos d'Estournel Le Médoc de Cos
3.5
Expert Rating
3.8
Highly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Cos d'Estournel Le Médoc de Cos is a premium red wine produced by the renowned Cos d'Estournel winery in the Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France. The vineyard features a unique terroir with gravelly soils and a maritime climate, which contributes to the wine's distinctive character. The winemaking process involves a combination of traditional and modern techniques, including hand-harvesting and aging in oak barrels. The resulting wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, with a rich and complex flavor profile that showcases notes of dark fruit, spice, and earthy undertones. This wine is a perfect representation of the classic Bordeaux style, with a balance of power and elegance that makes it a standout among its peers.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This fine Bordeaux blend from Cos d'Estournel is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot.It offers aromatics of ripe blackberries and cassis, with herbal hints of bay leaf and eucalyptus. On the palate, it is full-bodied and concentrated, with ripe tannins and a lingering finish of dark chocolate, coffee, and tobacco. Enjoy this bottle now or age it for the next decade to enhance its complexity.
EXPERT RATING
3.5
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2052
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (4)
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
ORIGINS
Winery: Cos d'Estournel
Region: Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a renowned French wine region located in the southwest of the country, along the Atlantic coast. It is one of the world’s most famous and prestigious wine regions, renowned for its high-quality wines and centuries-old winemaking tradition.
The history of winemaking in Bordeaux dates back to the 8th century, when the region was first planted with vines. Over the centuries, the region has become renowned for its high-quality wines, and today it is one of the most important wine regions in the world.CUSTOMER RATING
3.8
0 Reviews
This wine pairs well with...
