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Château Cos d'Estournel - Blanc 2022

Michel Reybier

0,75L

Bordeaux / France / White

199,00 €

In stock

James Suckling : 96-97/100

Tasting profile

Light

Full-bodied

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Off-dry

Lively

Round

Fruity

Oaky

Mineral

Fruity

Presentation
The Château Cos d’Estournel Blanc 2022 is an exceptional cuvée, produced in very limited quantities—barely 6,000 bottles—by the prestigious Saint-Estèphe estate. Made from a noble blend of 74% Sauvignon Blanc and 26% Sémillon, this wine embodies the elegance and precision of the property. The gravelly terroir and proximity to the estuary impart a freshness and complexity rare for a Médoc white wine. Vinified and aged in barrels, this 2022 vintage stands out for its perfect balance between aromatic richness and mineral tension, offering a modern and refined expression of the great white wine of Bordeaux.

Tasting
The color is a pale, crystalline yellow with luminous green highlights. The nose, of great purity, reveals aromas of white flowers, candied lemon, fresh pear, and light honey, underlined by a subtle saline touch. On the palate, the texture is ample and silky, marked by the generosity of the Sémillon and the liveliness of the Sauvignon Blanc. The finish, long and vibrant, expresses a refined minerality and rare elegance. This wine combines power, freshness, and length, and will evolve harmoniously over the next ten to fifteen years.

Château Cos d’Estournel, classified as a Second Grand Cru Classé in 1855, is one of the most prestigious estates in the Médoc. Its unique architecture, inspired by oriental palaces with its Chinese pagodas, is as remarkable as the quality of its wines. Founded in 1811 by Louis-Gaspard d’Estournel, nicknamed the “Maharajah of Saint-Estèphe,” this château combines tradition, audacity, and modernity.

The vineyard extends over exceptional terroirs composed of deep gravel mixed with limestone clay, providing perfect natural drainage and an ideal environment for the vines. The grape varieties are dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, followed by Merlot, with touches of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The vines, with an average age of 45 years, guarantee beautiful concentration and aromatic complexity.

Since its acquisition in 2000 by Michel Reybier, the estate has undergone a complete renovation with an ultramodern gravity-fed cellar, designed to respect and enhance the fruit. This modernization allows for precise and terroir-friendly vinification, while preserving the powerful and elegant style specific to Cos d’Estournel.

Wine region

Bordeaux / France

Wine type

White

Volume

0,75L

Alcohol content

14,0%

Aging potential

10 ans

Grape varieties

Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon