2022 Château Cos d'Estournel Blanc

Cos d'Estournel Blanc comes from the prestigious Bordeaux appellation and is a blend of 74% Sauvignon Blanc and 26% Sémillon. The Cos d'Estournel vineyard is located in the north of the Médoc, close to the mouth of the Gironde Estuary. Thanks to a cool microclimate and natural ventilation from the nearby ocean, wines of great aromatic precision are produced.

The Terroir of Cos d'Estournel Blanc

The terroir of Cos d'Estournel Blanc consists of deep roots and a favourable location near the Gironde Estuary, which gives the wine remarkable balance, density and refinement. The combination of clay and gravel in the soil contributes to the unique characteristics of the wine. A programme of replanting and grafting has contributed to the continuous improvement of the wine quality. The soil is regularly ploughed 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 majestic. The castle and its pagodas surprise and captivate the eye like a real palace of a Maharaja. In 1791, Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel inherited several hectares of vineyards and built the estate. An adventurer who had travelled the world, his taste for the exotic and the East 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, characterised by a unique style where the taste for beauty and excellence is a constant quest.

Vineyard management

Cos d'Estournel is committed to innovation and sustainability in winemaking. The estate uses advanced techniques such as a gravity-fed winery and plot-by-plot culture, 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 in challenging weather conditions.

Flavor profile

The 2022 vintage offers a harmonious balance between the generosity of the estate's Sémillon, which brings an enveloping yet weightless quality to the wine, and the fresh, elegant minerality of the Sauvignon Blanc.

Reviews

96-97/100 – JAMES SUCKLING
92-94/100 – VINOUS (ANTONIO GALLONI)