Chateau Cos d'Estournel 2016 Saint-Estephe

Château Cos d'Estournel 2016

偉大な年が刻んだ、緻密なサン・テステフ。

メドック格付け第2級、サン・テステフ。カベルネ・ソーヴィニヨン76%を軸にした2016年です。深いルビーレッドの色調から、ブラックベリーやカシスの濃厚な黒果実に、スパイス、リコリス、杉、ほのかな土のニュアンスが絡み合います。力強さと緻密さが同居し、シルキーなタンニンが骨格を描き、樽由来のヴァニラとトースト香が果実の凝縮感と調和。仔羊のローストや牛フィレのグリルとともに。

Item code

C16R3221

Producer

Château Cos d'Estournel

Type

Red

Region

Bordeaux

Appellation

AOP Saint-Estephe (2nd Growth in the Médoc classification)

Vintage

2016

Grape varieties

76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 0.5% Cabernet Franc, 0.5% Petit Verdot

Alcohol

13.0%

Volume

750ml

Serving temperature

16–18°C

Recommended glass

Bordeaux glass, tall and large

Tasting note

Deep ruby red in color. The aroma is a complex interplay of rich black fruits such as blackberry and cassis with spices, licorice, cedar, and subtle earthy nuances. On the palate, the powerful and dense structure unfolds, and the silky tannins smoothly envelop the tongue. The concentrated fruit flavor harmonizes with the vanilla and toasty aromas from the casks, leading to a long, elegant finish. This wine has great aging potential and will continue to grow in appeal even after decades of aging.

Food pairing

Roast lamb, grilled beef fillet with red wine sauce, duck confit with lentils

Winemaking & technical data

Area owned/average age of planted trees: 55 years old
Brewing equipment: Gravity tanks, temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, and other cutting-edge equipment

Aging barrels: French oak. 65% new barrels + 35% 2-year-old barrels / 15 months aging

Scores & awards

Robert Parker 100 pts　/　James Suckling 100 pts　/　Vinous 100 pts