2023 Château Cos d'Estournel Blanc

Cos d'Estournel Blanc 2023

Cos d'Estournel Blanc 2023 comes from the prestigious Bordeaux appellation and is a blend of 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% 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 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 Maharaja. 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 2023 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.

Flavor profile

Cos d'Estournel Blanc 2023 derives its opulence and wonderfully enveloping texture from the richness of the Sémillon and its freshness and elegance from the Sauvignon Blanc. This complexity is revealed from the start, with a nose of passion fruit, white pepper and yellow peach. On the palate the wine is fresh and lively, with notes of citrus zest typical of Sauvignon Blanc, enriched with candied hints of apple and honey.

Tasting notes

The 2023 vintage of Cos d'Estournel Blanc is seductive and refined. It shows a harmonious interplay of ripe fruit aromas and a characteristic salty freshness. The aftertaste is long-lasting and spicy, which adds to the complexity and depth of the wine.

Reviews

• Markus del Monego: 98 points
• James Suckling: 97-98 points
• Jeb Dunnuck: 95-97 points
• Alexandre Ma: 95-96 points
• Jane Anson: 95 points
• Jean-Marc Quarin: 95 points
• The Wine Independent (L. Perrotti-Brown): 93-95 points
• Falstaff Magazine: 93 points
• Vinous (N. Martin): 92-94 points
• Vinous (A. Galloni): 91-93 points
• Wine Advocate: 90-92 points