{"product_id":"chateau-cos-destournel-2000","title":"Château Cos d'Estournel 2000","description":"\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown, Robert Parker, November 2018 - 97P \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlended of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc, the 2000 Cos d'Estournel is deep garnet in color with a touch of brick and sporting a lot of tertiary evolution on the nose. It leaps from the glass with opulent sandalwood, Chinese five spice, cigar box and leather scents over a core of prunes, baked cherries, dried mulberries and eucalyptus plus a touch of potpourri. Medium-bodied, the palate is laden with fragrant fruitcake and exotic spice layers, framed by wonderfully plush tannins and a refreshing line, finishing with an exhilarating menthol lift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeil Martin, Vinous, January 2020 - 91P\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2000 Cos d’Estournel, last tasted at the epic vertical, has much the same nose as it did three years ago. Bold and demonstrative, it delivers scents of blackberry, prune, fig, dark chocolate and perhaps a more East Asian tincture; I don’t know why, but there is something that reminds me of South Korean cuisine. Burnt honey? The palate is medium-bodied, and this bottle feels quite feral, offering exotic black fruit that hints at the Mediterranean, and some dry tannins toward the ever so slightly bretty finish. I actually found the previous bottle a little fresher and I wonder if we are beginning to see some variation in evolution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Cos d'Estournel is a prestigious winery located in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux, France. Here are some key details about this renowned estate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eClassification and History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Cos d'Estournel is classified as a Second Growth (Deuxième Cru) in the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Cos d'Estournel - Wikipedia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ch%C3%A2teau_Cos_d'Estournel\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate's history dates back to 1811 when Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel founded it and gave it its name. \"Cos\" refers to a \"hill of pebbles\" in the local Gascon dialect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Cos d'Estournel - Wikipedia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ch%C3%A2teau_Cos_d'Estournel\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eOwnership and Management\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate has changed hands several times throughout its history. Currently, it is owned by Michel Reybier, who acquired it in 2000\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Cos d'Estournel - Wikipedia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ch%C3%A2teau_Cos_d'Estournel\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder his ownership, significant investments and improvements have been made to the property.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eVineyard and Terroir\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyard of Château Cos d'Estournel covers approximately 91 hectares (225 acres). The grape varieties planted are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are also small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, though these appear to play a minor role in current production\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Cos d'Estournel - Wikipedia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ch%C3%A2teau_Cos_d'Estournel\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eWinemaking and Production\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCos d'Estournel is known for its innovative winemaking techniques:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe estate employs a 100% gravity-flow cellar, eliminating the use of pumps to preserve the quality of the fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePrecise grape sorting and temperature-controlled fermentation are used to select the softest tannins and preserve fruit flavors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe wine is aged in new oak barrels for about 18 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe annual production is typically around 32,000 cases\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Cos d'Estournel - Wikipedia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ch%C3%A2teau_Cos_d'Estournel\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eWines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate produces several wines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"marker:text-textOff list-decimal pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Cos d'Estournel (Grand Vin)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLes Pagodes de Cos (Second wine, introduced in 1994)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Marbuzet (from nearby plots)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eWine Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCos d'Estournel wines are known for their balance, elegance, and power. They typically show:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresent but well-integrated tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLingering finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAbility to age exceptionally well, with some vintages lasting up to a century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Cos d'Estournel - Bordeaux Tradition - Négoce de Vins\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bordeaux-tradition.com\/en\/vins\/chateau-cos-destournel-2\/\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eRecognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Cos d'Estournel is highly regarded in the wine world:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is often referred to as a \"Super Second,\" indicating quality that rivals First Growths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIt ranks as the 3rd Bordeaux brand in refined restaurants worldwide and the 6th in fine wine shops globally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate's commitment to quality and innovation has solidified its position as one of the top producers in Bordeaux, creating wines that showcase the best of the Saint-Estèphe terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Cos D'Estournel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50224117252362,"sku":"CEW300","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/cos-destournelSQ.png?v=1730577463","url":"https:\/\/carlwandel.shop\/products\/chateau-cos-destournel-2000","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}