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★ Wine Spectator 92 • Vinous 91 • James Suckling 92 • Wine Advocate 94

COS D'ESTOURNEL 2006

2ème Grand cru classé Saint-Estèphe Bordeaux Red

€120,00 / 75cl inc. VAT

In 2006, Cos D'Estournel asserts an austere and racy sap, typical of a classic year that favors rigor and clean lines. The bouquet interweaves ripe black fruit, cedarwood, and fine spices, hinting at the first nuances of a noble evolution in the bottle. The palate displays tannins that are now smoothed out, supported by a fresh structure that stretches the tasting with distinction.

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Appellation: Saint-Estèphe
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Grape varieties: Bordeaux Blend Red
Alcohol: 13.5
Color: Red
Condition: Perfect

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Wine Spectator Tasting Note

A racy, fresh style, with the lighter profile of the vintage pulling in red currant and bitter cherry flavors, while the telltale thread of charcoal and bay lingers as well. The tannins are ever so slightly grainy, but the fruit has subtle persistence in the end. -- Non-blind Cos-d'Estournel vertical (December 2015). Drink now through 2026. 15,800 cases made, 1,600 cases imported.

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About the Producer

About the Producer

Château Cos d'Estournel, a Second Cru Classé of Saint-Estèphe, is an iconic estate in the Médoc. Its founder, Louis Gaspard d'Estournel, a prominent figure of the 19th century, was one of the first to export his wines to India, earning him the nickname "Maharaja of Saint-Estèphe." Today, Michel Reybier is dedicated to revealing the full potential of this remarkable terroir. Ideally situated on a hill overlooking the Gironde, the vineyard grants the wines of Cos d'Estournel remarkable elegance, aromatic complexity, and aging potential, where Cabernet Sauvignon expresses itself with particular intensity. In addition to the grand vin Château Cos d'Estournel, the estate also produces Les Pagodes de Cos, an ambitious second wine, as well as a rare Cos d'Estournel Blanc, testifying to the richness of the terroir. Legend has it that the château's iconic pagodas were inspired by the oriental architecture discovered during its founder's travels. More recently, the range has been enriched with G d'Estournel, sourced from rigorously selected plots in the northern Médoc. The estate works notably with appellations such as Second Crus, which extend its signature with consistency. Among the most sought-after cuvées are Château Cos d'Estournel, Château Cos d'Estournel 'Les Pagodes de Cos', and Château Cos d'Estournel Blanc, all useful benchmarks for understanding the identity of the estate.

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