Cos d'Estournel in Saint Estèphe

History of the winery and types of wine

Château Cos d'Estournel, a 91-hectare vineyard located near Pauillac, produces wines known under the"Saint-Estèphe" appellation. These are rich, impetuous, tannic and elegant wines with a good structure. These wines are suitable for ageing and were classified as Second Growths in the 1885 classification. This guide explains the history of the estate, its vineyards and the characteristics of Saint-Estèphe wines

Presentation of Château cos d'Estournel, Saint-Estèphe producer

The emblematic Château cos d'Estournel is located in Saint-Estèphe on the highest hills of the Médoc in Gironde. The first stone of the estate was laid in 1762. Construction was completed in 1853. The 91-hectare estate inherited the vineyards near the village of Cos in 1811. This enabled it to export its products to distant countries such as India. The Chinese pagodas in its cellars illustrate the success of this feat in the history of the estate. But in 1852, the owner, Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel, crushed under the weight of debt, had to sell the estate to Fernand Ginestet, himself co-owner of Château Margaux. The heirs continued to manage the estate until 1998. Then, the estate was once again bought by the Merlaut family. After a few years, the Merlaut family sold the estate. Michel Reybier, an entrepreneur from Lyon and one of France's richest men (who survived a tragic plane crash in 1994) took over the château in his turn. The industrialist has restored the buildings to their original appearance. And since 2017, he has been in charge of the management of cos d'Estournel

Terroir of Cos d'Estournel

The château has 91 hectares of vines, with 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot and a small percentage of Cabernet Franc. The average lifespan of the vines planted on most of the plots is 35 years. In fact, the word cos means pebble hill in Gascon. The terroir is therefore characterised by an accumulation of gravel and chalky clay. This balanced composition enables the vines to withstand periods of severe drought by drawing water from the clay table. It also gives Saint-Estèphe wines a unique, high-quality composition, guaranteeing a good wine for laying down. The company, which spares no effort to produce racy, powerful wines worthy of its classification, decided to acquire a new stave-oak vat room in 2008. As far as the region's climatic conditions are concerned, the estate enjoys a mild, rainy climate at the start of the season, plenty of sunshine with abundant rainfall in summer, and dry, warm winds during the harvest. All these conditions are conducive to the ripening of the grapes and also contribute to its many nuances

Characteristics about AOC Saint-Estèphe appellation

The Saint-Estèphe appellation is a red wine classified as a "still wine". It benefits from the French AOC (Appellation d'origine contrôlée) label and the European PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) label. The wines produced by Château Cos d'Estournel are among the Grands Crus, France's finest wines. The vintages of Cos d'Estournel wines sold on this site range from 1953 to 2013. These are opulent, voluptuous wines that fascinate with their complex aromas and a harmonious, powerful palate of great finesse

Are the Saint-Estèphe wines on sale on this site a good deal?

We promote new wines for connoisseurs, such as Château cos d'Estournel 1953, 1959, 1970, 1972 etc. Bottles that are a little more expensive than the others and with different flavours from those that regularly accompany your dishes. Good bottles that you don't always have the chance to drink, but only for a wonderful romantic dinner, a party, a reunion with long-lost friends.... Our promotion is an opportunity to fill your wine cabinet with these exceptional quality products at reduced prices. If you've been coveting a 1953 BE vintage for a long time, selling for €360 and €228 with the promotion, don't miss out. It's a wine on the verge of over-ripeness, sublime, rich and enchanting, that will take your taste buds on a journey. We rarely give discounts on Grands Crus. The wines of Cos d'Estournel benefit from a guarantee of excellence with its classification as a second Grand Cru in 1855. You can, for example, buy one bottle as a vin de garde, and another to enjoy with your guests. These wines remain a sure bet, offering a real difference in terms of character and definition