Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cos D'Estournel
Label Name:
 
St Estephe 2eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux (Médoc)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.7%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (≈65%), Merlot (≈33%), Cabernet Franc (≈2%).
Method:
 
Traditional Bordeaux vinification: destemmed grapes, temperature‑controlled fermentation, malolactic conversion, then aged in French oak barrels (majority new) for c.18–20 months.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated blackcurrant, blackberry and black plum with dark chocolate, cedar, graphite, black truffle and spice; firm grainy tannins, polished mid‑palate and a long savory finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roasted or grilled lamb, ribeye, beef short ribs, aged cheeses (Western); Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, braised beef with soy/ginger, shiitake and miso mushroom hot pot (Asian).
Vineyard Info:
 
Founded 1811 by Louis Gaspard d’Estournel; classified Deuxième Cru (1855); world-renowned Saint‑Estèphe estate, modern ownership under Michel Reybier, notable for opulent, terroir‑driven wines.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Key scores: James Suckling 98; Tim Atkin 97; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 95+; Decanter 95; Wine Advocate 94; Wine Spectator 94. Sources: