Château Cos d'Estournel 2018

Château Cos d'Estournel 2018

Saint-Estèphe - Deuxième Grand Cru Classé

98+/100 Parker

When to drink this wine : 2028 - 2068

Tasted by Lisa Perrotti-Brown in 2021: "The 2018 Cos d'Estournel is a blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, aged in 50% new oak. The alcohol content is just over 14.5%. Deep purple-black in colour, it takes a lot of swirling to reveal a powerful nose of creme de cassis, plum compote, wild blueberries and chocolate-covered cherries, followed by hints of Sichuan pepper, star anise, tree essence and cloves, as well as a hint of charcoal. The palate is powerful and full of taut, muscular black fruit and earthy layers, framed by super-firm ripe, grainy tannins and unabashed freshness, finishing very long and wonderfully earthy. A very impressive behemoth that will need seven to ten years to fully develop and should keep for 40+ years."

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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