Château Cos d'Estournel 2010

Château Cos d'Estournel 2010 

Saint-Estèphe - Second Grand Cru Rated

- 99/100 Parker

- Cellaring : Best from 2024 - 2060

- Tasting note by Lisa Perrotti-Brown on March 5, 2020 : "Deep garnet-colored, the 2010 Cos d'Estournel unfolds slowly, measured, releasing delicate notes of dried blackberries, stewed plums, and black currant pastilles before giving way to notions of potpourri, black cherry compote, and chocolate box, plus touches of dried sage, tobacco, and new leather. The palate has a solid base of very firm, grainy tannins and bright acidity that support the remarkable intensity of the tightly packed fruit layers, and finishes very long and perfumed. Give it another 4-5 years in bottle (minimum) and it will be stunning!" 

TERROIR

The 100 hectare vineyard of Château Cos d'Estournel is planted with 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. This shows a slight increase in the amount of Merlot planted in the vineyard. The vineyard, located on the hillside of Cos, has gentle elevations of up to 20 metres at its summit. It is located near the border between Pauillac and Saint Estephe, at the southern end of the Saint Estephe appellation. The vines are on average about forty years old. But the estate also has some very old Merlot vines, which are over 100 years old. Part of the terroir is located on the hill of Cos, where some of their best terroirs are found.

SERVICE 

Château Cos d'Estournel is best served at 15.5°C. The cooler, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and energy. Young vintages can be decanted for 2-4 hours. This allows the wine to soften and open up its flavour. Older vintages may need a little decanting, just enough to remove sediment.

FOOD AND WINE PAIRING

Château Cos d'Estournel goes well with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, braised and grilled dishes. Cos d'Estournel also goes well with Asian dishes, hearty fish dishes such as tuna, mushrooms and pasta.

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