Chateau Cos d'Estournel - Saint-Estephe 2010

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.

"Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Cos d'Estournel unfurls slowly, measuredly, releasing delicate notes of dried mulberries, stewed plums and blackcurrant pastilles before giving way to notions of potpourri, black cherry compote and chocolate box plus touches of dried sage, tobacco and new leather. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a rock-solid foundation of very firm, grainy tannins and very lively acidity supporting the remarkable intensity of tightly wound fruit layers, finishing very long and fragrant. Give it another 4-5 years in bottle and this will be stunning!" - 99 Points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"There’s clarity and beauty to this wine as always with pure dark berry, stones and spices. Some clove too. Full body, firm and silky tannins and a long finish. Pure and precise wine with so much class. Try in 2020." - 98 Points, James Suckling

Producer: Château Cos d'Estournel

Country: France

Region: Bordeaux

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Appellation: Saint-Estèphe

Vintage: 2010

Size: 750ml