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Drapeau France
Vin Rouge sec Château Cos Estournel 2016 France Bordeaux Saint-Estèphe AOC Grand Cru
Bordeaux - Saint-Estèphe
Grand Cru
Cos Estournel
2016

Information

Packaging Bottle (75cl)
Style Wines
Colour Red
Vintage 2016
Country France
Type of Appellation AOC
Region Bordeaux
Appellation Saint-Estèphe
Classification Grand Cru
Estate Cos Estournel
Current phase
Maturity

Market Price

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Bottle (75cl)
2025 £174.64

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Viniou Reviews

Château Cos d’Estournel 2016 is a prestigious Grand Cru from the Saint-Estèphe AOC in Bordeaux, representing the finesse and power that have made this château one of the Left Bank’s most sought-after names. The blend is typical of the Médoc, dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon with a significant proportion of Merlot, and sometimes small quantities of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, though the exact percentages may vary by vintage. The 2016 vintage, celebrated for its balance and structure, benefited from a near-perfect growing season: a wet spring promised ample water reserves, followed by a dry, warm summer and ideal harvest conditions, allowing grapes to ripen fully and evenly. Vinification at Cos d’Estournel is meticulous, with rigorous selection and gentle extraction, followed by ageing in high-quality French oak, imparting polish and sophistication.

Saint-Estèphe is the northernmost of the great Médoc communes, known for its powerful, ageworthy reds. The gravelly soils with a clay subsoil help retain moisture, ensuring the vines withstand summer droughts; this, combined with the moderating influence of the nearby Gironde estuary, yields grapes with both ripeness and backbone. The appellation’s history, shaped by centuries of Bordeaux’s wine trade, is inseparable from the legacy of its grand châteaux such as Cos d’Estournel, whose exotic architecture is as recognisable as the seductive, exuberant power in the glass.

Cos d’Estournel 2016 displays deep aromas of blackcurrant, plum and cedar, with notes of menthol, spice, and mineral. Its robust structure and refined tannins make it an excellent companion for roast lamb and beef, grilled ribeye, duck breast in a red wine reduction, or even aged hard cheeses such as Comté. For a regional pairing, classic Bordelais dishes like entrecôte à la bordelaise or confit de canard will complement its depth and complexity.

Decant the wine for at least two hours before serving to allow the bouquet to unfold. The optimal serving temperature is 16-18°C, which will show the wine’s precision and elegance while preserving its freshness and aromatic complexity. This Saint-Estèphe will also reward cellaring over the next 15-20 years for those seeking greater tertiary nuances.

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Bordeaux - Saint-Estèphe - 2010

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Bordeaux - Saint-Estèphe - 1996

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Bordeaux - Saint-Estèphe - 1995

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Bordeaux - Saint-Estèphe - 1990

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Bordeaux - Saint-Estèphe - 1985

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