Château Cos d'Estournel

Château Cos d’Estournel

Bearing more than a passing resemblance to an Asian temple, complete with its unmissable and iconic sandstone pagodas, Château Cos d’Estournel (or simply “Cos”, as it is affectionately known) is one of the greatest properties in Bordeaux. Ranked as a Second Growth in the great classification of 1855, it is locked in an endless contest with the mighty Château Montrose for St-Estèphe supremacy each vintage.

Founded by Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel, Château Cos d’Estournel is adjacent to the legendary Lafite Rothschild – of course simply “Lafite” at that time – the two actual châteaux are visible from one another. It is said that Louis-Gaspard looked across at the mighty Lafite, at this time already famed for its extraordinary wine, from his lofty Médoc gravel banks and exclaimed that he must do the same. A man of boundless natural energy, d’Estournel continued to travel extensively whilst taking a very close involvement in the production of his exceptional wines – which became a particular favourite of British officers in India as early as 1838.

2000 saw the arrival of current owner Michel Reybier, who felt an instant pull towards the eccentricities and profound brilliance of both Château Cos d’Estournel and its great founder. It is fair to say that Reybier has been an excellent custodian of this most storied and mythical estate. Now, Cos stands at the forefront of the Super Second wave, frequently challenging and not-so-infrequently surpassing the First Growths of the Médoc.

Year	Wine	Region	Format	Qty	Score	Price
Cos d'Estournel 1959 (1x75cl) HK$2,815.00
1959	Cos d'Estournel 1959 (1x75cl) As Per photos No original box Mid shoulder level Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 3-4 months	Bordeaux	1x75cl	1	-	HK$2,815.00
Cos d'Estournel 1973 (1x75cl) HK$1,500.00
1973	Cos d'Estournel 1973 (1x75cl) Wine Advocate (65) Eleven years ago the fruit had already faded and the sure signs of approaching senility--a brownish, pale color--were apparent. It is now over the hill. Last tasted, 10/80. 1 In Stock - Immediate Delivery	Bordeaux	1x75cl	1	65 (WA) Read Review/Description	HK$1,500.00
Cos d'Estournel 1980 (1x75cl) HK$1,715.00
1980	Cos d'Estournel 1980 (1x75cl) As per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 3-4 months	Bordeaux	1x75cl	2	-	HK$1,715.00
Cos d'Estournel 1982 (12x75cl) HK$41,855.00
1982	Cos d'Estournel 1982 (12x75cl) Jeb Dunnuck (97) I loved this bottle of 1982 Cos d'Estournel, and it was easily the best bottle I’ve had of this wine, which has always shown slightly tired and over the hill for me. It shows classic, even youthful notes of lead pencil, currants and saddle leather, was full-bodied, had beautiful depth of fruit, and a great, great finish, all pointing to a fully mature yet grand Saint Estephe. Drink up. As per photos ,1876946 - Woodworm, Damaged cap, Damaged labels Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 3-4 months	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	97 (JD) Read Review/Description	HK$41,855.00
Cos d'Estournel 1982 (1x75cl) HK$4,350.00
1982	Cos d'Estournel 1982 (1x75cl) Jeb Dunnuck (97) I loved this bottle of 1982 Cos d'Estournel, and it was easily the best bottle I’ve had of this wine, which has always shown slightly tired and over the hill for me. It shows classic, even youthful notes of lead pencil, currants and saddle leather, was full-bodied, had beautiful depth of fruit, and a great, great finish, all pointing to a fully mature yet grand Saint Estephe. Drink up. As per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 3-4 months	Bordeaux	1x75cl	1	97 (JD) Read Review/Description	HK$4,350.00
Cos d'Estournel 1982 (3x150cl) HK$31,705.00
1982	Cos d'Estournel 1982 (3x150cl) Jeb Dunnuck (97) I loved this bottle of 1982 Cos d'Estournel, and it was easily the best bottle I’ve had of this wine, which has always shown slightly tired and over the hill for me. It shows classic, even youthful notes of lead pencil, currants and saddle leather, was full-bodied, had beautiful depth of fruit, and a great, great finish, all pointing to a fully mature yet grand Saint Estephe. Drink up. As per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 3-4 months	Bordeaux	3x150cl	1	97 (JD) Read Review/Description	HK$31,705.00
Cos d'Estournel 1983 (1x75cl) HK$1,845.00
1983	Cos d'Estournel 1983 (1x75cl) Wine Spectator (91) Dense and powerful with tobacco, cherry and vanilla aromas and flavors. Full-bodied and very firm with a long finish. Needs time; try after 1998.--The Bordeaux 50. -JS As per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 3-4 months	Bordeaux	1x75cl	4	91 (WS) Read Review/Description	HK$1,845.00
Cos d'Estournel 1985 (1x75cl) HK$2,715.00
1985	Cos d'Estournel 1985 (1x75cl) Wine Advocate (93) Tasted 8 Times Since Bottling With Consistent Notes As per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 3-4 months	Bordeaux	1x75cl	2	93 (WA) Read Review/Description	HK$2,715.00
Cos d'Estournel 1986 (12x75cl) HK$24,560.00
1986	Cos d'Estournel 1986 (12x75cl) Wine Spectator (93) Smells terrific, with great concentration of berry and cassis aromas, but the prominent tannins tend to cover the flavors, requiring cellaring until at least 1995. On balance, the concentration of fruit wins in the end. As per photos In Stock in Singapore	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	93 (WS) Read Review/Description	HK$24,560.00
Cos d'Estournel 1986 (1x75cl) HK$2,885.00
1986	Cos d'Estournel 1986 (1x75cl) Wine Spectator (93) Smells terrific, with great concentration of berry and cassis aromas, but the prominent tannins tend to cover the flavors, requiring cellaring until at least 1995. On balance, the concentration of fruit wins in the end. As per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 3-4 months	Bordeaux	1x75cl	4	93 (WS) Read Review/Description	HK$2,885.00
Cos d'Estournel 1990 (12x75cl) HK$28,100.00
1990	Cos d'Estournel 1990 (12x75cl) Jancis Robinson (19) Really lively and fragrant with much more charm than most St-Estèphes usually show. I wonder how the famous Ch Montrose 1990 would have shown? This splits the difference between the slightly demanding terroir effect and the richness of the vintage. Great balance. Slightly mineral notes. Rich, round and fruity. Clean, fresh and dense. Very much over-delivers. OWC. - Stored in UK Bonded warehouse Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 3-4 months	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	19 (JR) Read Review/Description	HK$28,100.00
Cos d'Estournel 1995 (6x75cl) HK$12,020.00
1995	Cos d'Estournel 1995 (6x75cl) Wine Advocate (95) A wine of extraordinary intensity and accessibility, the 1995 Cos d'Estournel is a sexier, more hedonistic offering than the muscular, backward 1996. Opulent, with forward aromatics (gobs of black fruits intermixed with toasty pain grille scents and a boatload of spice), this terrific Cos possesses remarkable intensity, full body, and layers of jammy fruit nicely framed by the wine's new oak. Because of low acidity and sweet tannin, the 1995 will be difficult to resist young, although it will age for 2-3 decades. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2025. As per photos ,1400630 - Not SIB - additional barcodes on the backs of bottles. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 3-4 months	Bordeaux	6x75cl	1	95 (WA) Read Review/Description	HK$12,020.00
Cos d'Estournel 2003 (12x75cl) HK$21,310.00
2003	Cos d'Estournel 2003 (12x75cl) Wine Spectator (95-100) Intense wild blackberry, spice and licorice aromas. Full-bodied, with big, velvety tannins and a seductive, rich finish. Goes on and on. A very exotic Cos, with fabulous fruit and ripe tannins. The estate says it is the best wine they have ever made and I think they could be right. Score range: 95-100 Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 3-4 months	Bordeaux	12x75cl	2	95-100 (WS) Read Review/Description	HK$21,310.00
Cos d'Estournel 2005 (12x75cl) HK$19,605.00
2005	Cos d'Estournel 2005 (12x75cl) James Suckling (99) The purity of fruit to 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. Still needs a year or two but gorgeous to drink already. In Stock in United Kingdom	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	99 (JS) Read Review/Description	HK$19,605.00
Cos d'Estournel 2009 (12x75cl) HK$26,960.00
2009	Cos d'Estournel 2009 (12x75cl) The Wine Cellar Insider (100) This is a monumental wine. The surreal texture is off the hook. The wine coats and stains your palate. This is decadence with a backbone. Pure velvet with countless waves of perfectly ripe fruit, that expresses a wonderful purity. Inky, dark in color, this is only getting started. 2 hours in the decanted allowed the blackberry, plum, espresso, smoke, licorice, extremely dark chocolate and earthy notes to appear. Make no mistake, this is all about the incredible levels of density and decadent mouthfeel. Prices have not moved much. In time, my bet is, this will be considered one of the stars of the legendary 2009 vintage! In Stock in France	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	100 (WCI) Read Review/Description	HK$26,960.00
Cos d'Estournel 2009 (6x75cl) HK$14,885.00
2009	Cos d'Estournel 2009 (6x75cl) The Wine Cellar Insider (100) This is a monumental wine. The surreal texture is off the hook. The wine coats and stains your palate. This is decadence with a backbone. Pure velvet with countless waves of perfectly ripe fruit, that expresses a wonderful purity. Inky, dark in color, this is only getting started. 2 hours in the decanted allowed the blackberry, plum, espresso, smoke, licorice, extremely dark chocolate and earthy notes to appear. Make no mistake, this is all about the incredible levels of density and decadent mouthfeel. Prices have not moved much. In time, my bet is, this will be considered one of the stars of the legendary 2009 vintage! Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 3-4 months	Bordeaux	6x75cl	1	100 (WCI) Read Review/Description	HK$14,885.00
Cos d'Estournel 2011 (6x75cl) HK$6,600.00
2011	Cos d'Estournel 2011 (6x75cl) James Suckling (95) This is really excellent for the vintage with currants, dark berries and minerals on the nose and palate. Full body, firm tannins and a long finish. It’s a bit linear but racy and superb. One of the best of the vintage. Better in 2020. 1 In Stock - Immediate Delivery	Bordeaux	6x75cl	1	95 (JS) Read Review/Description	HK$6,600.00
Cos d'Estournel 2012 (12x75cl) HK$12,635.00
2012	Cos d'Estournel 2012 (12x75cl) James Suckling (95) Always excellent for the vintage. What a nose with currants, blackberries, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stones and wet earth too. Full-bodied and refined yet muscular and trim. Fabulously polished tannins. Try drinking in 2020. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 3-4 months	Bordeaux	12x75cl	3	95 (JS) Read Review/Description	HK$12,635.00
Cos d'Estournel 2014 (6x75cl) HK$7,950.00
2014	Cos d'Estournel 2014 (6x75cl) James Suckling (98) If you want to know what St.-Estèphe smells like, this is it. Aromas of spices, black truffles, forest floor, dried strawberries and tar. It’s full-bodied yet pinpointed on the palate with fabulous density and richness. It’s opulent but in a reserved and checked way. This needs at least five or six years to come around, but it’s already fantastic. What harmony and structure. Try in 2022 if you can keep your hands off it! In Stock in United Kingdom	Bordeaux	6x75cl	2	98 (JS) Read Review/Description	HK$7,950.00
Cos d'Estournel 2015 (1x1800cl) HK$42,240.00
2015	Cos d'Estournel 2015 (1x1800cl) James Suckling (98) Super aromas of nutmeg, cloves and dried flowers with plums and blackberries. Subtle yet so complex. Full-bodied, tight and integrated with ultra-fine tannins and a beautiful finish. Lasts for minutes. Very, very Cos. Harmony. Texturally marvellous. Drink in 2024. As per photo Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 3-4 months	Bordeaux	1x1800cl	1	98 (JS) Read Review/Description	HK$42,240.00
Cos d'Estournel 2015 (6x75cl) HK$7,585.00
2015	Cos d'Estournel 2015 (6x75cl) James Suckling (98) Super aromas of nutmeg, cloves and dried flowers with plums and blackberries. Subtle yet so complex. Full-bodied, tight and integrated with ultra-fine tannins and a beautiful finish. Lasts for minutes. Very, very Cos. Harmony. Texturally marvellous. Drink in 2024. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 3-4 months	Bordeaux	6x75cl	1	98 (JS) Read Review/Description	HK$7,585.00
Cos d'Estournel 2016 (1x150cl) HK$4,950.00
2016	Cos d'Estournel 2016 (1x150cl) Vinous (100) The 2016 Cos d’Estournel was a bona fide showstopper out of barrel, the best that I had encountered in over 20 years of visiting the estate during en primeur, so my expectations were piled high when I returned to find out how it performs in bottle. Deep, almost opaque in color, it sports a very intense but broody bouquet with fathomless deep black fruit tinged with blueberry and violet. The aromas almost seem to envelop the senses. The palate is medium-bodied with ultra-fine tannin that I have never witnessed in any other vintage of Cos d’Estournel. There is a beguiling symmetry to this Saint-Estèphe, as well as unerring mineralité. The persistent, tobacco-tinged finish can be felt 60 second after the wine has departed. This is a monumental, benchmark Cos d’Estournel that will give not years but decades of pleasure, though I suspect it will close down for a period in its youth, hence my drinking window. 13.07% alcohol. In Stock in France	Bordeaux	1x150cl	1	100 (VN) Read Review/Description	HK$4,950.00
Cos d'Estournel 2016 (1x300cl) HK$14,705.00
2016	Cos d'Estournel 2016 (1x300cl) Vinous (100) The 2016 Cos d’Estournel was a bona fide showstopper out of barrel, the best that I had encountered in over 20 years of visiting the estate during en primeur, so my expectations were piled high when I returned to find out how it performs in bottle. Deep, almost opaque in color, it sports a very intense but broody bouquet with fathomless deep black fruit tinged with blueberry and violet. The aromas almost seem to envelop the senses. The palate is medium-bodied with ultra-fine tannin that I have never witnessed in any other vintage of Cos d’Estournel. There is a beguiling symmetry to this Saint-Estèphe, as well as unerring mineralité. The persistent, tobacco-tinged finish can be felt 60 second after the wine has departed. This is a monumental, benchmark Cos d’Estournel that will give not years but decades of pleasure, though I suspect it will close down for a period in its youth, hence my drinking window. 13.07% alcohol. In Stock in France	Bordeaux	1x300cl	3	100 (VN) Read Review/Description	HK$14,705.00
Cos d'Estournel 2016 (3x150cl) HK$10,500.00
2016	Cos d'Estournel 2016 (3x150cl) Vinous (100) The 2016 Cos d’Estournel was a bona fide showstopper out of barrel, the best that I had encountered in over 20 years of visiting the estate during en primeur, so my expectations were piled high when I returned to find out how it performs in bottle. Deep, almost opaque in color, it sports a very intense but broody bouquet with fathomless deep black fruit tinged with blueberry and violet. The aromas almost seem to envelop the senses. The palate is medium-bodied with ultra-fine tannin that I have never witnessed in any other vintage of Cos d’Estournel. There is a beguiling symmetry to this Saint-Estèphe, as well as unerring mineralité. The persistent, tobacco-tinged finish can be felt 60 second after the wine has departed. This is a monumental, benchmark Cos d’Estournel that will give not years but decades of pleasure, though I suspect it will close down for a period in its youth, hence my drinking window. 13.07% alcohol. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 3-4 months	Bordeaux	3x150cl	1	100 (VN) Read Review/Description	HK$10,500.00
Cos d'Estournel 2016 (3x75cl) HK$4,990.00
2016	Cos d'Estournel 2016 (3x75cl) Vinous (100) The 2016 Cos d’Estournel was a bona fide showstopper out of barrel, the best that I had encountered in over 20 years of visiting the estate during en primeur, so my expectations were piled high when I returned to find out how it performs in bottle. Deep, almost opaque in color, it sports a very intense but broody bouquet with fathomless deep black fruit tinged with blueberry and violet. The aromas almost seem to envelop the senses. The palate is medium-bodied with ultra-fine tannin that I have never witnessed in any other vintage of Cos d’Estournel. There is a beguiling symmetry to this Saint-Estèphe, as well as unerring mineralité. The persistent, tobacco-tinged finish can be felt 60 second after the wine has departed. This is a monumental, benchmark Cos d’Estournel that will give not years but decades of pleasure, though I suspect it will close down for a period in its youth, hence my drinking window. 13.07% alcohol. In Stock in France	Bordeaux	3x75cl	1	100 (VN) Read Review/Description	HK$4,990.00
Cos d'Estournel 2016 (6x75cl) HK$9,700.00
2016	Cos d'Estournel 2016 (6x75cl) Vinous (100) The 2016 Cos d’Estournel was a bona fide showstopper out of barrel, the best that I had encountered in over 20 years of visiting the estate during en primeur, so my expectations were piled high when I returned to find out how it performs in bottle. Deep, almost opaque in color, it sports a very intense but broody bouquet with fathomless deep black fruit tinged with blueberry and violet. The aromas almost seem to envelop the senses. The palate is medium-bodied with ultra-fine tannin that I have never witnessed in any other vintage of Cos d’Estournel. There is a beguiling symmetry to this Saint-Estèphe, as well as unerring mineralité. The persistent, tobacco-tinged finish can be felt 60 second after the wine has departed. This is a monumental, benchmark Cos d’Estournel that will give not years but decades of pleasure, though I suspect it will close down for a period in its youth, hence my drinking window. 13.07% alcohol. In Stock in France	Bordeaux	6x75cl	1	100 (VN) Read Review/Description	HK$9,700.00
Cos d'Estournel 2017 (3x150cl) HK$8,815.00
2017	Cos d'Estournel 2017 (3x150cl) Wine Advocate (98+) Composed of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, yields for the grand vin in 2017 were 43 hectoliters per hectare, and it was aged in 60% new oak. It came in at an alcohol of 13% and an IPT of 68. Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Cos d'Estournel needs a little coaxing to unfurl, revealing beautiful expressions of preserved plums, boysenberries, blackcurrant pastilles and wild blueberries with hints of Indian spices, menthol, lilacs and mossy tree bark plus a compelling suggestion of iron ore. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a solid backbone of firm, grainy tannins and well-knit freshness supporting the tightly wound blue and black fruits layers, finishing long and fragrant. This wine will need a good 5-7 years in bottle before it begins to blossom and should go on for at least another 40 years. I expect this wine to be a blockbuster of a head-turner when I come back and taste it at 10 years of age! In Stock in United Kingdom	Bordeaux	3x150cl	1	98+ (WA) Read Review/Description	HK$8,815.00
Cos d'Estournel 2017 (6x75cl) HK$6,030.00
2017	Cos d'Estournel 2017 (6x75cl) Wine Advocate (98+) Composed of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, yields for the grand vin in 2017 were 43 hectoliters per hectare, and it was aged in 60% new oak. It came in at an alcohol of 13% and an IPT of 68. Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Cos d'Estournel needs a little coaxing to unfurl, revealing beautiful expressions of preserved plums, boysenberries, blackcurrant pastilles and wild blueberries with hints of Indian spices, menthol, lilacs and mossy tree bark plus a compelling suggestion of iron ore. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a solid backbone of firm, grainy tannins and well-knit freshness supporting the tightly wound blue and black fruits layers, finishing long and fragrant. This wine will need a good 5-7 years in bottle before it begins to blossom and should go on for at least another 40 years. I expect this wine to be a blockbuster of a head-turner when I come back and taste it at 10 years of age! In Stock in France	Bordeaux	6x75cl	2	98+ (WA) Read Review/Description	HK$6,030.00
Cos d'Estournel 2018 (1x150cl) HK$3,585.00
2018	Cos d'Estournel 2018 (1x150cl) Jeb Dunnuck (98+) An incredible wine from this estate that's as good as anything in the vintage, the 2018 Château Cos D'Estournel checks in as 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot that was brought up in 50% new French oak. While some 2018s are going to offer pleasure right out of the gate, this isn't one of them, but rather it's a backward, tannic powerhouse of a wine that has flawless balance as well as a level of purity that's off the charts. Thrilling crème de cassis fruit, notes of lead pencil, damp earth, cedarwood, violets, and acacia flowers, full-bodied richness, masses of ultra-fine tannins, and a great, great finish all make for a legendary Saint-Estèphe that will need a good decade of bottle age yet evolve for 50 years or more. If you are tempted to try a bottle in its youth, it needs lots of air. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 3-4 months	Bordeaux	1x150cl	3	98+ (JD) Read Review/Description	HK$3,585.00
Cos d'Estournel 2018 (1x300cl) HK$6,945.00
2018	Cos d'Estournel 2018 (1x300cl) Jeb Dunnuck (98+) An incredible wine from this estate that's as good as anything in the vintage, the 2018 Château Cos D'Estournel checks in as 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot that was brought up in 50% new French oak. While some 2018s are going to offer pleasure right out of the gate, this isn't one of them, but rather it's a backward, tannic powerhouse of a wine that has flawless balance as well as a level of purity that's off the charts. Thrilling crème de cassis fruit, notes of lead pencil, damp earth, cedarwood, violets, and acacia flowers, full-bodied richness, masses of ultra-fine tannins, and a great, great finish all make for a legendary Saint-Estèphe that will need a good decade of bottle age yet evolve for 50 years or more. If you are tempted to try a bottle in its youth, it needs lots of air. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 3-4 months	Bordeaux	1x300cl	2	98+ (JD) Read Review/Description	HK$6,945.00

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