Chateau Cos d'Estournel 2017
75cl
Founded in 1805 by visionary Louis Marquis d'Estournel, who earned the moniker "The Maharajah of Saint Estephe" by traveling the world to sell his wine and win over new customers, very sucsessfully, the estate is curently run by Michel Reybier who has further enhanced its reputation.
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Chateau Cos d'Estournel 2017
€230.00
Ex Tax: €186.99
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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
The nose is complex and powerful, aromas of stewed fruits mix with leather, chocolate, earth pepper and charcoal.
Palate
The palate is full-bodied with layers of complexity and aromas mirroring the nose. The tannins are firm yet ripe and the finish is exceptional.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Maturation
The wine is matured in 50% new French oak for 15 to 18 months.
Country
France
Region/AOC
Saint Estephe, Bordeaux
Vintage
2017
Closure
Cork
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Robert Parker 98+ Points.
James Suckling 98 Points
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews
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