Chateau Cos d'Estournel - Saint-Estephe 2005

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.

"The purity of fruit in this is fascinating with plums, currants and other dark fruits. Then there is another layer of spices and chocolate. So much cassis. Full and very layered with chewy polished tannins and a long, long finish. Just starting to open. Changes all the time." - 99 Points, James Suckling

"The 2005 Cos d'Estournel is blended of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet colored, it is still a little closed and youthfully shy. With coaxing, the nose is just beginning to offer glimpses at vivacious kirsch, red roses, violets, licorice and mocha scents over a crème de cassis, blackberry pie and chocolate-covered cherry core with wafts of chargrill, mossy bark and truffles. Full-bodied, concentrated and wonderfully complex in the mouth, the palate is just beginning to reveal the true potential of this wine, with tightly wound layers of perfumed black fruits and earthy notions bound by a rock-solid frame of firm, grainy tannins and finishing with epic persistence." - 98 Points, Wine Advocate 

Producer: Château Cos d'Estournel

Country: France

Region: Bordeaux

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Appellation: Saint-Estèphe

Vintage: 2005

Size: 750ml