Chateau Cos D'Estournel | Red | 2003 | Bordeaux | Left Bank - Vivino Rating 4.5
Intro: Château Cos d`Estournel is named after its 19th century owner, Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel, and it was he who built the bizarre oriental edifice that is a landmark for any tourist in the Médoc. Today Cos d'Estournel is without doubt the leading estate in St-Estéphe. It is located in the south of the appellation on the border with Pauillac and its vineyards are superbly sited on a south-facing gravel ridge with a high clay content, just north of Lafite.
Region: Bordeaux | Saint-Estèphe (Left Bank)
Winery: Château Cos d'Estournel
Grapes: 70% Cabernet Savignon, 27% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc
Aging: French Oak Barrels
Tasting Notes: Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate 93 Points: “Harvest finished this year on September 25. The 2003 Cos d'Estournel is a blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. It has a deep garnet-brick color and quite an herbal nose with notions of dried Mediterranean herbs and roasted meats over a core of crème de cassis, stewed plums and unsmoked cigars plus a touch of new leather. Full, rich, concentrated and decadent in the mouth, the palate, though medium-bodied, packs a wallop of fruit with plenty of earthy/savory accents and an herbal lift to the finish.” (LPB) Nov 2018
Rating: JS 98, VN 96, RP 93, WS 93, DC 92, 4.5 v
ABV: 13.5% Decant: 2hrs Serving temp: 16-18 °C Pairing: Beef, Lamb, Game (deer Venison) , Poutry
