Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cos D'Estournel
Label Name:
 
St Estephe 2eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.07%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 76%, Merlot 23%, Cabernet Franc 1%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Widespread critical acclaim: Wine Advocate 100 pts; Vinous 100 pts; James Suckling 100 pts; Jeb Dunnuck 99 pts; Decanter 98 pts (among other top scores)

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant and blackberry with violet, graphite, cedar, tobacco and mocha notes; ultra-fine yet powerful tannins, pronounced minerality and an elegant, very long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye, beef short ribs, game, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), beef rendang, soy-glazed braised short ribs.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification; hand-harvested, fermented in temperature-controlled vats, aged ~15 months in French oak (c.60–70% new). Bottled July 2018.

Vineyard Info
Château Cos d'Estournel, a 2ème Cru Classé from Saint-Estèphe (founded early 19th century), renowned for opulent, exotic-styled bottlings; owned by the Reybier family/estate management in modern era.