{"product_id":"chateau-cos-destournel-2009","title":"Château Cos d'Estournel 2009","description":"\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown, Robert Parker, March 2019 - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e100P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep garnet colored, the 2009 Cos d'Estournel features a myriad of wonderfully intense notes, including blackcurrant pastilles, redcurrant jelly, kirsch and blueberry compote with hints of rose hip tea, sautéed herbs, underbrush, pencil shavings and Indian spices. Full-bodied, rich and opulently fruited in the mouth, it has beautifully plush tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing very long and very spicy.\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 href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ch%C3%A2teau_Cos_d'Estournel\" aria-label=\"Château Cos d'Estournel - Wikipedia\" data-state=\"closed\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-block=\"true\"\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 href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ch%C3%A2teau_Cos_d'Estournel\" aria-label=\"Château Cos d'Estournel - Wikipedia\" data-state=\"closed\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-block=\"true\"\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 href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ch%C3%A2teau_Cos_d'Estournel\" aria-label=\"Château Cos d'Estournel - Wikipedia\" data-state=\"closed\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-block=\"true\"\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 href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ch%C3%A2teau_Cos_d'Estournel\" aria-label=\"Château Cos d'Estournel - Wikipedia\" data-state=\"closed\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-block=\"true\"\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 href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ch%C3%A2teau_Cos_d'Estournel\" aria-label=\"Château Cos d'Estournel - Wikipedia\" data-state=\"closed\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-block=\"true\"\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 href=\"https:\/\/www.bordeaux-tradition.com\/en\/vins\/chateau-cos-destournel-2\/\" aria-label=\"Château Cos d'Estournel - Bordeaux Tradition - Négoce de Vins\" data-state=\"closed\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-block=\"true\"\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":50224152019210,"sku":"CEW218","price":3075.0,"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-2009","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}