2011 Château Cos d'Estournel, Cru Classé St-Estèphe

2011 Château Cos d'Estournel, Cru Classé St-Estèphe

Rumours abounded last year that Cos d'Estournel had lost most of its crop due to hail, but it appears this was not the case, with yields actually being marginally higher in 2011 than 2010. Jean-Guillaume Prats has produced a very classical Cos this year from a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. In contrast with previous, more lush vintages, it is a somewhat austere and very serious style, dark, tannic and uncompromising. This will need time to unfold and open up but when it does, the result should be very impressive indeed.

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Saint-Estèphe, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
  • Grape
    65% Cabernet Sauvignon
    30% Merlot
    5% Cabernet Franc
  • Maturity
    Ready 2020 - 2035info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    13.5%

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