2018 Château Cos d'Estournel Blanc

The 2018 Blanc consists of 67% Sauvignon Blanc and 33% Sémillon and has matured in 7% new barriques (13.88% alcohol). It opens very slowly, with a lot of insistence, to reveal fragrant aromas of lime blossom, yellow apples and fresh grapefruit, plus hints of broken stones, straw and sea breeze. The medium-bodied palate has a beautiful satin texture and fantastic intense layers of citrus and apple, with an abundance of mineral and spicy notes in the long finish. Give it a few years in the bottle to fully blossom, and enjoy it for the next 10 to 12 years or more.

The Terroir of Cos d'Estournel Blanc

The terroir of Cos d'Estournel Blanc consists of deep roots and a favorable location near the Gironde Estuary, which ensures remarkable balance, density and refinement in the wine. The combination of clay and gravel in the soil contributes to the unique characteristics of the wine. A replanting and grafting program has contributed to the continued improvement of wine quality. The soil is plowed regularly and sustainable methods are used to grow top quality grapes.

The estate

Located in the north of the Médoc, on the hill of Saint-Estèphe, Château Cos d'Estournel appears majestically. The castle and pagodas surprise and captivate the eye like a real palace of a Maharajah. In 1791, Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel inherited several hectares of vineyards and built the estate. As an adventurer who had traveled the world, his taste for the exotic and the Orient gave Château Cos d'Estournel its unique architecture in the Médoc. Owned by Michel Reybier since 2000, it continues to shine in the Saint-Estèphe appellation, in the tradition of the greatest wines in the world, characterized by a unique style where the taste for beauty and excellence is a constant search.

Vineyard management

Cos d'Estournel is committed to innovation and sustainability in viticulture. The estate uses advanced techniques such as gravity-driven winery and parcel-by-plot cultivation, ensuring exceptional quality and character in every bottle. The vines benefit from ideal exposure and good ventilation, allowing them to produce high quality grapes even under challenging weather conditions. Cos d'Estournel Blanc is a voluptuous and harmonious wine that perfectly captures the essence of its terroir, with a balance between richness and freshness that makes this wine a true classic.