Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cos D'Estournel
Label Name:
 
St Estephe 2eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), Merlot (35%)
Method:
 
Hand-harvested; fermentation in temperature-controlled vats; matured ~18–20 months in French oak (≈55% new); bottled by gravity (bottled July 2021).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated blackcurrant and blackberry with notes of graphite, cedar, jasmine and dark chocolate. Silky entry that builds to firm, grainy tannins, vibrant acidity and an extremely long, mineral-tinged finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast lamb, ribeye or beef short ribs, duck confit, aged cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ beef, braised miso short ribs, mushroom hot pot.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château Cos d'Estournel, a 2ème Grand Cru Classé (1855) in Saint-Estèphe, founded 1811. Owned and restored under Michel Reybier since 2000; renowned for maritime terroir and structured, spicy wines.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 97–99/100; James Suckling 99/100; Vinous (Antonio Galloni/Neal Martin) ~96–98/100; Decanter (Jane Anson) 98/100; broadly praised as a top 2019 Bordeaux