Château Cos d'Estournel - Bordeaux Blanc 2021

Renowned 2nd growth Château Cos d'Estournel, located in Médoc's Saint-Estèphe region, has captivated wine enthusiasts for over two centuries. Established in 1811 by the intrepid Louis Gaspard d'Estournel, the estate quickly earned him the title "Maharajah of Saint-Estèphe," a nod to his thriving export trade to India and his penchant for Eastern aesthetics. From the carved wooden door imported from Zanzibar to the ubiquitous elephant motifs, the château, inside and out, reflects Louis Gaspard's love of global exploration. Even the estate's unique pagoda-shaped structures set it apart from the traditional architecture prevalent throughout Bordeaux.

This distinctive character extends to the wines themselves, which are known for their polished, concentrated style that diverges from typical Saint-Estèphe rusticity, showcasing the estate's exceptional terroir and innovative winemaking techniques that have earned it critical acclaim and a reputation as one of Bordeaux's most esteemed producers.

Cos d'Estournel Blanc: a highly regarded white wine, a rarity in the red-dominated Médoc, featuring 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Semillon, described by the estate as "keen, impetuous, and powerful.”

“#61 in Top 100 Wines of France, 2024. Aromas of sliced pears, green apple, matchstick, and dried papaya follow through to a full body with a solid core of fruit and phenolics that give it structure and tightness. Slightly chewy at the end. Very structured. Give this time to open and show its true self. Try after 2026.” - 97 Points, James Suckling

“Made in a deeper, richer style, the Grand Vin white 2021 Château Cos D'Estournel Blanc offers a vivid, racy, medium-bodied, concentrated mouthfeel as well as bright, juicy notes of white grapefruit, chalky mineral, and white flowers. It brings this terrific rocky, chalky, mineral-driven style on palate, has bright acidity, and a great mid-palate. It's seriously impressive.” - 96 Points, Jeb Dunnuck

“The 2021 Cos d'Estournel Blanc is fabulous. In fact, the 2021 is one of the finest vintages I can remember tasting. Readers will find a white of tremendous stature and sheer palate presence. Lemon oil, chamomile, pear, baked apple tart and light tropical accents are all amplified in this dramatic, racy white from Cos d'Estournel. I can't wait to taste this in bottle.” - 95 Points, Vinous

Producer: Château Cos d'Estournel

Country: France

Region: Bordeaux

Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon

Appellation: Bordeaux

Vintage: 2021

Size: 750ml