Chateau Cos d'Estournel, 2020 Red Wine

St Estephe, 2nd Growth Classification

Bottle size: 75cl

ABV: 12%

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The 2020 Château Cos d’Estournel is a bold, luxurious, and deeply expressive wine from one of Saint-Estèphe’s most iconic estates. Often referred to as the "Super Second" of Bordeaux’s Left Bank, Cos delivered a truly exceptional wine in 2020—a vintage marked by low yields, precision winemaking, and extraordinary concentration. With a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Merlot, this wine showcases both the power of the terroir and the finesse of meticulous viticulture.

The nose is intensely aromatic, with layers of blackcurrant, cassis, plum, and crushed violets, interwoven with hints of incense, cedar, licorice, and exotic spice. There’s a subtle opulence here—signature to Cos—lifted by graphite minerality and a cool herbal undertone. It’s a wine that immediately signals both richness and control.

On the palate, the 2020 is full-bodied and structured, with finely grained tannins and a deep core of dark fruit, black tea, dark chocolate, and clove. Despite its density, it maintains remarkable freshness and energy, with a long, precise finish laced with salinity and spice. The wine’s power is restrained by balance—offering strength without heaviness, and polish without loss of identity.

This is a monumental Cos d’Estournel with decades of ageing potential. While it can be approached from the late 2020s with extended decanting, it will reward long-term cellaring through the 2040s and beyond. A benchmark wine of the vintage and a must-have for collectors seeking Left Bank excellence in a modern Bordeaux style.

Château Cos d'Estournel is a prestigious wine estate located in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux, France. Established in the early 19th century by Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel, the estate is renowned for its grand architectural style, including the iconic pagodas that distinguish its winery. Covering approximately 100 hectares, the vineyard benefits from a unique terroir of gravel and clay soils, ideal for cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. Château Cos d'Estournel consistently produces exceptional Second Growth (Deuxième Cru) wines, as classified in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, known for their power, elegance, and remarkable aging potential. The wines are celebrated for their rich, layered flavors of dark fruit, spices, and subtle earthy notes, making Château Cos d'Estournel a benchmark for quality and sophistication in Bordeaux winemaking.

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