Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2019 / 750ml | ≈ $31.38Original CHF 25.94 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.53%
pH 3.74
Grape Varieties 86% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cabernet Franc
Region Medoc
Harvest Dates 19 Sep 2019 to 7 Oct 2019
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details The analysis table reports total acidity 3 without a stated unit or analytical basis and TIP/IPT 64. The harvest table reports yield 45 without a stated unit; these observations are retained contextually rather than mapped to qualified acidity or yield fields.
Tasting Notes Fresh and rich, vigorous yet discreet; pepper, blackcurrant, violet, eucalyptus, thyme and rosemary, with a long, silky profile.
2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 73% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc
Region Medoc
Production Details Deep-rooted vines, groundwater reserves, light ploughing and cooling air from the Gironde Estuary helped the vineyard respond to the vintage's weather.
Tasting Notes Vivacious and dense, balancing opulence with freshness; ripe red and black berries with spicy and mineral notes.
2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 72% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc
Region Medoc
Production Details Cabernet Sauvignon planted in 2012 had begun contributing fully to the wine's structure; the far-northern Médoc site experienced comparatively extreme conditions.
Tasting Notes Refined and energetic, with prominent fruit, peppery, mineral and saline notes balanced by roundness.
2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 77% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc
Region Medoc
Tasting Notes Ample, generous, structured and warm, with red and black fruit, a spicy finish, pine bark and flint.
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2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 77% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot
Region Medoc
Production Details The northern Médoc site's winds moderated heat and helped preserve fruit freshness; the producer identifies the site as particularly suited to Merlot.
Tasting Notes Smooth, supple and seductive, with a fruity yet pure profile.
2014 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 78% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc
Region Medoc
Production Details The upper northern Médoc site's ocean proximity supplied natural ventilation during the hot, dry year; the producer also reports meticulous vineyard work throughout the season.
Tasting Notes Vivacious, concentrated and long, with well-focused fruit.
2013 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 60% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc
Region Medoc
Production Details A warm summer supported slow, even ripening while preserving considerable freshness; the producer identifies Merlot as particularly successful.
Tasting Notes Very smooth texture with sweet spice through the mid-palate.
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2012 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot
Region Medoc
Production Details The particularly hot summer allowed the grapes to reach full ripeness.
Tasting Notes Brilliant crimson, substantial and complex, with red-fruit flavors and elegant, silky tannins.
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2011 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot
Region Medoc
Production Details Grape pulp and skins were ripe and healthy at harvest.
Tasting Notes Generous, full-bodied and fruity, with a velvety texture and a smooth, long finish.
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2010 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot
Region Medoc
Production Details The Goulée microclimate supplied night-time coolness that helped retain freshness and fruit.
Tasting Notes Fresh, fruity and round, with morello-cherry and subtle vanilla notes.
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2009 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot
Region Medoc
Production Details Very hot spring and summer conditions delayed tannin ripening; September rain subsequently softened the tannins.
Tasting Notes Dense without heaviness, fresh and concentrated, with rich tannins and a soft, charming, particularly fruity profile.
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2008 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot
Region Medoc
Production Details Alternating rain and sunshine slowed vine growth and ripening; homogeneous véraison was followed by healthy grape maturity. Production volume was low because of April frost.
Tasting Notes Classic, concentrated and deeply colored.
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2007 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot
Region Medoc
Production Details A mild, dry beginning to the year brought early flowering, while mild late-summer conditions supported ripening.
Tasting Notes Pleasant and fruit-driven, with blackcurrant and blackberry flavors.
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2006 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot
Region Medoc
Production Details Heavy early-season rain replenished vineyard water reserves after a dry preceding year; the following summer brought sharply contrasting conditions.
Tasting Notes Concentrated and deeply colored with substantial body; now fresh, vivacious and attractive after an initially austere phase.
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2005 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot
Region Medoc
Production Details Cool nights moderated hot days at the far-northern Médoc site; deep-rooted vines endured summer water stress, and the producer reports strong color and aroma extraction from ripe grapes in the cellar.
Tasting Notes Archetypal Médoc character with a particularly fruity flavor profile.
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2019 / 750ml | ≈ $31.38Original CHF 25.94 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2019 / 1500ml | CHF 175.12Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Château Cos d'Estournel, 33180 Saint-Estèphe, France
Phone
+33 (0)5 56 73 15 50
Email
Owner
Michel Reybier
Cellarmaster
Angélique Meynieu