1987 | Chateau Cos d’Estournel | Saint-Estephe

Description

Red Wine: 1987 | Chateau Cos d’Estournel | Saint-Estephe

Impressive and charming nose with balanced and rich flavors. Great elegance and length on the finish.

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Producer: Chateau Cos d’Estournel

Vintage: 1987

Size: 750ml

ABV: 12.5%

Varietal: Bordeaux Blend Red

Country/Region: France, Saint-Estephe

Impressive and charming nose with balanced and rich flavors. Great elegance and length on the finish.

Producer Information

Cos d’Estournel is a vineyard and winery in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of the Médoc. In the 1855 Classification, it was classified as a second growth and remains one of the most prominent and sought-after of all Bordeaux wines. Historically, the Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant grand vin has had a high percentage of Merlot compared with other Médoc growths, although this has lessened in recent years. Cos d’Estournel is dark, brooding and tannic when young, developing complexity and intensity with time. The estate is known for its cellars, whose unique architectecture is heavily influenced by the East Indies. In the early part of the 19th Century Cos d’Estournel was exported to many countries, with India being one of the ley markets. Louis Gaspard d’Estournel , who founded the estate in 1811, preferred to sell direct to customers, bypassing the negociant system of Bordeaux. Accordingly, this was one of the first Bordeaux estates to bottle, label and sell their own wine. This practice continued until Louis’ death in 1852.