{"title":"Chateau Cos d’Estournel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Cos d’Estournel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of Saint-Estèphe’s most distinctive estates, renowned for its powerful, exotic and finely structured wines. A Second Growth in the 1855 Classification, the estate’s Cabernet Sauvignon-led wines combine rich dark fruit, spice, floral notes and polished tannins with impressive freshness and ageing potential. Its iconic pagoda-style château and exceptional wines have made Cos d’Estournel one of Bordeaux’s most recognisable names.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-cos-d-estournel-st-estephe-2001-750ml","title":"Chateau Cos D'Estournel St-Estephe 2001 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2001 Cos d'Estournel is now entering its prime drinking window. While still evolving, it has reached a stage where its complexity and balance are becoming more evident. The tannins have softened, and the wine now offers a smooth, velvety texture with vibrant freshness, making it highly enjoyable. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor those who appreciate wines with a bit more age and depth, the 2001 is ready to be enjoyed now, but it will continue to evolve and improve over the next 5 to 10 years. If you’re looking for a more integrated and refined experience, this vintage will continue to offer great rewards through 2038.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 95\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jul 2, 2018\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrink: 2018-2040\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGorgeous, a clear step up from the 2000 vintage as it approaches its second decade. This is not quite ready to drink, although a few hours in a decanter could open it up sufficiently. It's full of intense, tight and spirited black fruits, replete with this château’s signature richness of structure, which seems to ooze naturally through the tannins. There's a real sense of energy and zest, with liquorice, slate, spice, cassis and black cherry. The second half of August was hotter in 2001 than 2000 in St-Estèphe, and the grapes were left to reach a long, slow maturity. Harvesting did not begin until 1 October when the nights were getting cooler –this will have helped the wine keep its remarkable freshness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Dec 1, 2018\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2018-2033\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2001 Cos d'Estournel is blended of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot - a very high percentage of Merlot in this vintage and a very late harvest, which started on October 1st. Deep garnet in color, the nose is singing with savory notes of smoked meats, tapenade, bay leaves and beef drippings with a core of plum preserves, redcurrant jelly, dried cherries and baked blackcurrants with wafts of peppermint tea and dried roses. Medium-bodied, the palate practically tingles with vibrant dried herbs, red fruit preserves and minty notes, structured with firm, finely grained tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing very long and minerally. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Nov 17, 2015\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVelvety textured with soft and silky tannins and a chocolate, meat and berry character. Full and round. Slightly forgotten and delicious. Drink now. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJancisrobinson.com | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 17.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 14, 2025\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2023-2038\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-PWMHG koBMyh\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServed blind alongside Léoville Las Cases 2001 and notably more purple, drier and a bit more severe. Bright, still-youthful crimson but a bit more mellow on the palate and over time in the glass this became decidedly more charming. Only slightly austere and with a black-olive character. Still very much evolving, from the Jean-Guillaume Prats era, made the year after the estate was bought by the current owner, Michel Reybier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstournel.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFASCINATING, OPULENT, VOLUPTUOUS\u003cbr\u003eAn invitation to travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike a solitary adventurer who has sailed the seas, Cos d'Estournel initially appears secretive and intriguing. Then he slowly reveals himself. Step by step, with small touches, he evokes stories of distant cities, markets with a thousand secrets, joyful celebrations in warm stone villages, and women with voluptuous curves. The smells, colors, and flavors are gradually revealed, like happy memories. An elegant, fascinating charm, somewhere between restraint and unashamed sensuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the 2001 Cos d'Estournel was originally a very powerful and woody wine, the aromas have gradually become more rounded and have been able to channel their liveliness. Today, it is a particularly pleasant vintage, both silky and velvety, with a very long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Cork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80% new French oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietals:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 100 ha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-picked with grape selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2nd Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 Classification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45–60 minutes, decant gently to remove sediment and allow the wine to open.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast beef, lamb, venison, duck, beef Wellington, grilled steak, mushrooms, truffle dishes and mature hard cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39966607769664,"sku":"RDFR20010324","price":398.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/chateau-cos-d-estournel-saint-estephe-750ml.jpg?v=1759229138"},{"product_id":"chateau-cos-destournel-st-estephe-2011-1500ml","title":"Chateau Cos D'Estournel St-Estephe 2011 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe 2011 Cos d’Estournel is one of the standout wines of the vintage—structured, expressive, and aging beautifully. With a blend led by Cabernet Sauvignon, it opens with dark berries, roasted nuts, spice, and savory notes. The palate is firm and layered, showing depth and precision with muscular tannins and a long, savory finish. While already enjoyable, this vintage continues to evolve and will reward further cellaring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57);\"\u003eJS 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Nov 17, 2015\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis is really excellent for the vintage with currants, dark berries and minerals on the nose and palate. Full body, firm tannins and a long finish. It’s a bit linear but racy and superb. One of the best of the vintage. Better in 2020.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 95\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 19, 2021\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrink: 2021-2040\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich, dark and spicy in its aromatics and its fruit - really get that feel of a red wine steeped in aromatic herbs and spices. Less evident austerity than the Montrose although that is not to say that this is a generous vintage at Cos, more that it benefits from a sense of powerful exoticism. The hail meant picking the Cabernet a little earlier than they might have wanted (harvest was September 5th to 16th), but they have handled it well, and this still has plenty to give with a little more ageing in bottle. 80% new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(156, 8, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Nov 30, 2018\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2020-2045\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComposed of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet-purple colored 2011 Cos d'Estournel gives up compelling notes of roasted nuts, black cherry compote, blueberry pie and red and black currants with touches of yeast extract and smoked meats. Medium to full-bodied, very firm, grainy textured and with a great core of youthful black fruits, the palate reveals loads of savory layers on the very long finish. This is very youthful and slowly maturing - a very impressive showing for this vintage! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJancis Robinson | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 16.5+\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Oct 21, 2021\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2022-2032\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasted blind. Dark crimson. Gives an impression of hidden depths on the nose. Good balance of dimensions but not yet fully developed. Long and relatively powerful. Muscular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstournel.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFASCINATING, OPULENT, VOLUPTUOUS\u003cbr\u003eAn invitation to travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike a solitary adventurer who has sailed the seas, Cos d'Estournel initially appears secretive and intriguing. Then he slowly reveals himself. Step by step, with small touches, he evokes stories of distant cities, markets with a thousand secrets, joyful celebrations in warm stone villages, and women with voluptuous curves. The smells, colors, and flavors are gradually revealed, like happy memories. An elegant, fascinating charm, somewhere between restraint and unashamed sensuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine today rewards the risks taken, developing pleasant aromas, with a floral side and a long and beautiful freshness. A vintage that deserves our patience to enjoy it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Cork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2011\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak:\u003c\/strong\u003e French oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietals:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 91 ha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-picked with grape selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2nd Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 Classification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45–60 minutes. Decant gently to remove any sediment and allow the wine to open.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast beef, lamb, venison, duck, beef Wellington, grilled steak, mushrooms, truffle dishes and mature hard cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39966624317504,"sku":"RDFR20110335","price":666.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/chateau-cos-d-estournel-saint-estephe-1500ml.jpg?v=1777264542"},{"product_id":"chateau-cos-destournel-st-estephe-2004-750ml","title":"Chateau Cos D'Estournel St-Estephe 2004 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2004 Cos d'Estournel is a beautifully evolved wine that showcases the elegance and charm of this underappreciated vintage. Now fully mature, it delivers a complex and expressive bouquet of smoky charcuterie, dark fruits, spices, and a touch of balsamic lift. On the palate, it is refined and harmonious, with velvety tannins, bright freshness, and a long, satisfying finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jun 12, 2016\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is another example of the wonderful 2004 vintage for Bordeaux. They are so delicious to drink now. The Cos is one of the best out there. And very reasonably priced at less than $150 a bottle. The charcuterie that hits you as soon as you open this Bordeaux is overwhelming: it'ssmoky, spicy and sexy. Minutes later you realize the complexity on offer, catching just a scent of the dark fruits hidden beneath, and before those, long and wonderful hints of balsamic vinegar. On the palate this shows elegance and finesse thanks to fabulous balance, extremely integrated tannins and a long and glorious finish. This is so satisfying and wonderful now, but the slightly bitter aftertaste on the rear palate suggests this could do with at least another 10 years before opening. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Nov 30, 2018\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2018-2033\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2004 Cos d'Estournel is a blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet in color with a touch of brick, the nose is still very youthful, sporting notions of plum preserves, blackcurrant cordial and Black Forest cake with hints of garrigue, wild sage, charcuterie, black olives and unsmoked cigars. The medium to full-bodied palate is generously fruited with bags of earthy and black fruit preserves layers, framed by chewy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJancis Robinson | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 16\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 5, 2014\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2016-2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-PWMHG koBMyh\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark crimson. Fresh and lively with quite tough, dry tannins on the end. Not quite enough fresh fruit on the palate. Some bitterness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstournel.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFASCINATING, OPULENT, VOLUPTUOUS\u003cbr\u003eAn invitation to travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike a solitary adventurer who has sailed the seas, Cos d'Estournel initially appears secretive and intriguing. Then he slowly reveals himself. Step by step, with small touches, he evokes stories of distant cities, markets with a thousand secrets, joyful celebrations in warm stone villages, and women with voluptuous curves. The smells, colors, and flavors are gradually revealed, like happy memories. An elegant, fascinating charm, somewhere between restraint and unashamed sensuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile in its youth, the 2004 vintage might appear slightly austere, the ageing was widely beneficial. It unfolds today at its real value, with specific aromas, in point of fact woody and spicy. It is an elegant wine with remarkable personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Cork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2004\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 months in French oak, approximately 80% new barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietals:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cos d'Estournel, Saint-Estèphe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYield:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42 hl\/ha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-picked with rigorous selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperature-controlled fermentation with extended maceration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2nd Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 Classification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–45 minutes, mainly to separate sediment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast beef, lamb, venison, duck, beef Wellington, grilled steak, mushrooms, truffle dishes and mature hard cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39966624612416,"sku":"RDFR20040327","price":329.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/chateau-cos-d-estournel-saint-estephe-750ml.jpg?v=1759229138"},{"product_id":"chateau-cos-destournel-st-estephe-2010-750ml","title":"Chateau Cos D'Estournel St-Estephe 2010 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn iconic Saint-Estèphe from a legendary vintage, the 2010 Cos d’Estournel is powerful, elegant, and built for decades of aging. Layers of dark fruit, spice, tobacco, and floral notes unfold slowly, supported by firm tannins and vibrant acidity. Both opulent and precise, this wine has earned near-perfect critical acclaim and promises a long life ahead—already captivating, but destined to be extraordinary with time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(156, 8, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 5, 2020\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2024-2060\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep garnet in color, the 2010 Cos d'Estournel unfurls slowly, measuredly, releasing delicate notes of dried mulberries, stewed plums and blackcurrant pastilles before giving way to notions of potpourri, black cherry compote and chocolate box plus touches of dried sage, tobacco and new leather. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a rock-solid foundation of very firm, grainy tannins and very lively acidity supporting the remarkable intensity of tightly wound fruit layers, finishing very long and fragrant. Give it another 4-5 years in bottle and this will be stunning!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57);\"\u003eJS 98\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Nov 17, 2015\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s clarity and beauty to this wine as always with pure dark berry, stones and spices. Some clove too. Full body, firm and silky tannins and a long finish. Pure and precise wine with so much class. Try in 2020.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 5, 2024\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrink: 2027-2048\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDarkly fragranced, with chocolate, blackcurrants and violets, ripe fruit and soft woody touches. Tense and compact, tannins with a lovely texture. Nice weight and balance. Silky and streamlined, polished and poised. Long, clean finish with a salty liquorice, tobacco mineral touch. Great structure, weight and definition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJancis Robinson | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 16++\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 12, 2020\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2024-2038\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasted blind. Deep and lustrous. Rich, ripe fruit aroma. Slightly minty. Dense, dry and a little bit drying on the palate. Tough but maybe patience is required? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstournel.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFASCINATING, OPULENT, VOLUPTUOUS\u003cbr\u003eAn invitation to travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike a solitary adventurer who has sailed the seas, Cos d'Estournel initially appears secretive and intriguing. Then he slowly reveals himself. Step by step, with small touches, he evokes stories of distant cities, markets with a thousand secrets, joyful celebrations in warm stone villages, and women with voluptuous curves. The smells, colors, and flavors are gradually revealed, like happy memories. An elegant, fascinating charm, somewhere between restraint and unashamed sensuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 2010 -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"After a few minutes of aeration in the glass, the initial discretion of the aromas gives way to vibrant fruits in an explosive bouquet of incredible freshness. At the same time powerful and elegant, it corresponds to my description of a very great wine,\" explains Dominique Arangoïts, Technical Director. 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Its nose is powerful, with blackcurrant, blackberry, nutmeg, and spices, along with lively mineral notes. The full-bodied wine is framed by fine tannins, offering structure and depth. Despite its boldness, the wine maintains a remarkable freshness and a long, complex finish. This vintage combines opulence with verve, making it a quintessential expression of the estate's terroir. It will develop beautifully with age, with optimal drinking starting around 2028.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 24, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2025-2065\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA first-growth level wine. With aristocratic ease it conveys nimble energy and sneaky sensuality. Pencil lead, white tobacco, cassis, juicy blackberry and cherry gorgeously delineated with refined tannins providing impressive structure for long-term cellaring. The pH is the highest since 2003, but you get neither heat nor imbalance. Impressive dry extract and rather 'normal' alcohol at 13.5% evokes a positively classic feel, leading to a subtle yet super-long finish. For owner Michel Reybier, the vintage marks 20 years of 'passion at the helm'. Comes encased in a uniquely gold-coloured engraved bottle with the phrase 'C’était Cos sinon rien' - Cos or nothing else.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 98\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 31, 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA brooding and deep wine just on the nose, with blackcurrants, redcurrants, spices such as cardamom and nutmeg, as well as black truffles with earth. Complex. Full-bodied with fine yet chewy tannins, that are wonderfully interwoven. Very structured and long. Needs five to six years to come around. 62% cabernet and 38% merlot. Try after 2028.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 6, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2025-2045\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2020 Cos d'Estournel is a bold, demonstrative wine, bursting with aromas of cassis, dark berries and plum liqueur mingled with exotic spices, burning embers and petals, framed by a generous application of creamy new oak. Full-bodied, broad and low acid\/high pH in style, it's rich and extracted, with a layered, mid-palate and a long, clove-inflected finish. While it isn't anywhere near as extreme as the 2009, the 2020 does appear to mark a move back toward a more turbo-charged style after Cos d'Estournel's shift toward elegance, exemplified by the brilliant 2016—but perhaps that's merely an illusion created by the vintage?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 16.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 15, 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasted blind. Very dark crimson. Lightly spicy dark fruit. Relatively light-bodied with super-fine tannins. Rather delicate for a 2020, but all in balance. The tannins supple and harmonious even though this needs time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eEstournel.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 vintage of Cos d’Estournel offers a stunning balance between extraordinary richness and surprising freshness.\u003cbr\u003eIts nose offers powerful aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, nutmeg, black tea and spices alongside vivacious mineral notes.\u003cbr\u003eThe vintage’s opulence finds excellent balance against an uncommon verve, making Cos d’Estournel 2020 a quintessential expression of our terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts nose offers powerful aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, nutmeg, black tea and spices alongside vivacious mineral notes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe vintage's opulence finds excellent balance against an uncommon verve, making Cos d?Estournel 2020 a quintessential expression of our terroir.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Cork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak:\u003c\/strong\u003e French oak, high proportion of new oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietals:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 100 ha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-picked with grape selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2nd Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 Classification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 hours. 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With its layered notes of cassis, dark cherry, spice, and graphite, it offers both richness and refinement. The palate is full-bodied, structured, and velvety, with a long, seamless finish. Just entering its prime, this wine will continue to age gracefully for decades.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Nov 17, 2015\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe purity of fruit to this is fascinating with plums, currants and other dark fruits. Then there is another layer of spices and chocolate. So much cassis. Full and very layered with chewy polished tannins and a long, long finish. Just starting to open. Changes all the time. Still needs a year or two but gorgeous to drink already.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 98\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Nov 30, 2018\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2018-2045\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2005 Cos d'Estournel is blended of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet colored, it is still a little closed and youthfully shy. With coaxing, the nose is just beginning to offer glimpses at vivacious kirsch, red roses, violets, licorice and mocha scents over a crème de cassis, blackberry pie and chocolate-covered cherry core with wafts of chargrill, mossy bark and truffles. Full-bodied, concentrated and wonderfully complex in the mouth, the palate is just beginning to reveal the true potential of this wine, with tightly wound layers of perfumed black fruits and earthy notions bound by a rock-solid frame of firm, grainy tannins and finishing with epic persistence. This still needs 5-6 years, but I love how this beauty is shaping up!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 95\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jun 26, 2021\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrink: 2021-2040\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis inky, dark wine is seductive and immediately approachable, with a nose of sweet black fruit touched with honey and a bit of earth. The texture is silky and dense but not lacking in substance or structure. The blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Merlot with a bit of Cabernet Franc was one of the leading lights in the appellation in 2005, as is often the case. Drinking now, it should continue to improve for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 14.00%\u003cbr\u003eBody: Full\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes:  3% Cabernet Franc 78% Cabernet Sauvignon 19% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJancis Robinson | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 17.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Dec 6, 2020\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2015-2040\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-PWMHG koBMyh\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCassis on the nose, followed by a touch of liquorice and pencil lead, but there is still a lot more to come here – it's emerging at a snail's pace. The tannins are already drinkable, so you might coax more out of this with decanting. You'd never guess this was already a teenager. One for the long term.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstournel.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFASCINATING, OPULENT, VOLUPTUOUS\u003cbr\u003eAn invitation to travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike a solitary adventurer who has sailed the seas, Cos d'Estournel initially appears secretive and intriguing. Then he slowly reveals himself. Step by step, with small touches, he evokes stories of distant cities, markets with a thousand secrets, joyful celebrations in warm stone villages, and women with voluptuous curves. The smells, colors, and flavors are gradually revealed, like happy memories. An elegant, fascinating charm, somewhere between restraint and unashamed sensuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Cos d'Estournel 2005 reveals an exceptional harmony. A dazzling wine capable of provoking great emotions when tasting it today. It is a wine of impressive aromatic complexity, where aromatic power and velvety texture combine, with great length. It offers remarkable aging potential, but can be enjoyed today in all its brilliance ,\" explains Dominique Arangoits, Technical Director.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Cork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2005\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOak:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e French oak, with a high proportion of new barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarietals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Château Cos d'Estournel, Saint-Estèphe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-picked with rigorous selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Temperature-controlled fermentation with extended maceration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2nd Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 Classification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast beef, lamb, venison, duck, beef Wellington, grilled steak, mushrooms, truffle dishes and mature hard cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40072290172992,"sku":"RDFR20050328","price":499.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/ChateauCosdEstournelStEstephe.jpg?v=1712056698"},{"product_id":"chateau-cos-destournel-st-estephe-1994-750ml","title":"Chateau Cos D'Estournel St-Estephe 1994 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 1994 Cos d'Estournel is a full-bodied, unfiltered wine that showcases the remarkable efforts of Bruno Prats, who improved this estate's wine by eliminating unnecessary filtration. It boasts a deep blue\/black\/purple color and an aromatic profile of black fruits, licorice, toasted bread, and Asian spices. Known for its opulent fruit and rich texture, it lacks the harsh tannins typically found in the vintage. With its balance and long potential, this wine is expected to age well through 2025 and beyond. Cos d'Estournel exemplifies first-growth potential with its fascinating, voluptuous style.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(121, 0, 4); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 91\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 28, 1997\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2003-2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA word of admiration and praise is in order for Bruno Prats. One of St.-Estephe's most forward thinking producers, Prats is never content with merely making outstanding wine. Over the last few years he has improved Cos d'Estournel, already one of the great wines of Bordeaux, by eliminating any filtration at bottling, and replacing the standard paper label with one made of plastic so it will not disintegrate in damp, humid cellars. Additionally, the quality of his wines in such difficult vintages as 1992 and 1993 has been remarkable. Readers should also note that a second wine, the beautifully packaged Les Pagodes de Cos, has been implemented with the 1994 vintage. It appears to be a fine second wine. While tasting through Cos d'Estournel's wines, it was interesting to taste the unfiltered 1994 against the same cuvee of wine that was put through the normal filtration. The filtered cuvee was an excellent wine (I rated it 88), but as Bruno Prats and several other people at the tasting could easily see, it had less opacity, color, and aromatic interest, and far less volume and mid-palate. Most Bordeaux chateaux continue to do too much fining and filtering, but some of the more seriously run estates are curtailing the most abusive clarification procedures, and are finally opening their minds to the negative impact too much fining and filtration can cause. Sadly, most of my colleagues have fallen hook, line, and sinker for the standard response from oenologists and producers on this issue ... \"fining and filtration have no effect on a wine.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCos d'Estournel's unfiltered 1994 is one of the top wines of the vintage. It boasts an opaque blue\/black\/purple color, as well as a fabulously sweet nose of black fruits, licorice, pain grillee, and Asian spices. Full-bodied, with sweet, opulent fruit that reveals none of the vintage's tough tannin, this remarkably rich, well-balanced, classic wine will prove to be uncommonly long-lived. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2025. Cos d'Estournel is clearly producing wines that are often of first-growth potential. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstournel.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFASCINATING, OPULENT, VOLUPTUOUS\u003cbr\u003eAn invitation to travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike a solitary adventurer who has sailed the seas, Cos d'Estournel initially appears secretive and intriguing. Then he slowly reveals himself. Step by step, with small touches, he evokes stories of distant cities, markets with a thousand secrets, joyful celebrations in warm stone villages, and women with voluptuous curves. The smells, colors, and flavors are gradually revealed, like happy memories. An elegant, fascinating charm, somewhere between restraint and unashamed sensuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.0%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Cork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1994\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak:\u003c\/strong\u003e French oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 100 ha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-picked with grape selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2nd Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 Classification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–45 minutes, mainly to allow the mature wine to open gently and separate any sediment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast beef, lamb, venison, duck, beef Wellington, grilled steak, mushrooms, truffle dishes and mature hard cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40455467302976,"sku":"RDFR19940318","price":370.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/chateau-cos-d-estournel-saint-estephe-750ml.jpg?v=1759229138"},{"product_id":"chateau-cos-destournel-st-estephe-1991-750ml","title":"Chateau Cos D'Estournel St-Estephe 1991 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA standout in a challenging vintage, the 1991 Cos d’Estournel offers impressive depth and charm. 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Offering surprising fatness and fleshiness, fine length, and a sweet, creamy texture, it should drink well for at least a decade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstournel.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFASCINATING, OPULENT, VOLUPTUOUS\u003cbr\u003eAn invitation to travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike a solitary adventurer who has sailed the seas, Cos d'Estournel initially appears secretive and intriguing. Then he slowly reveals himself. Step by step, with small touches, he evokes stories of distant cities, markets with a thousand secrets, joyful celebrations in warm stone villages, and women with voluptuous curves. The smells, colors, and flavors are gradually revealed, like happy memories. An elegant, fascinating charm, somewhere between restraint and unashamed sensuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Cork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1991\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak:\u003c\/strong\u003e French oak ageing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietals:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 100 ha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-picked with grape selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2nd Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 Classification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–30 minutes, mainly to remove sediment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast beef, lamb, venison, duck, beef Wellington, grilled steak, mushrooms, truffle dishes and mature hard cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40685841776704,"sku":"RDFR19910315","price":424.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/chateau-cos-d-estournel-saint-estephe-750ml.jpg?v=1759229138"},{"product_id":"chateau-cos-destournel-st-estephe-eta-q3-2028-en-primeur-2025-750ml","title":"Chateau Cos D'Estournel St-Estephe *ETA Q3, 2028 En Primeur*  2025 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChâteau Cos d'Estournel 2025 En Primeur 750ml is a powerful yet finely balanced Saint-Estèphe Grand Cru Classé, blending Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with a touch of Petit Verdot. The wine shows a deep and complex aromatic profile of blackberries, cassis, violets, graphite, pencil shavings, flint, and spice, lifted by subtle smoky and mineral nuances. Full-bodied yet composed, it delivers dense fruit wrapped in open-grained, velvety tannins, with remarkable freshness and precision. Despite its inherent power, the structure remains controlled and refined, showing both intensity and elegance in equal measure. This is a highly promising vintage with excellent ageing potential through 2050, reflecting Cos d’Estournel’s signature combination of richness, exotic complexity, and architectural structure.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 98-99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 27, 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA density to this, yet it remains balanced and complex, with well-integrated tannins and a juicy finish. It seems to be a wine with lots of fruit, but then it diffuses and shows open-grained, velvety tannins. Intense yet subtle blackberries, lead pencil and hazelnuts. Some flint. Persistent and reserved at the end. Great potential. A blend of 60% cabernet sauvignon, 39% merlot and 1% petit verdot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 96-98\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 30, 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 Cos d'Estournel appears to be one of the finest wines this property has produced in the last decade. Unwinding in the glass with a deep bouquet of dark berry fruit mingled with violets, pencil shavings, burning embers and anise, it's full-bodied, ample and velvety, with a broad attack, layered mid-palate and beautifully fresh, concentrated flavors. All of this terroir's inherent power is present, contained within very classical proportions at 13.3% alcohol. The 2025 is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 98\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 1, 2026\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2034-2050\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVivid pink colour in the glass. Plush, plump and chewy yet serious in a tight, cool blue fruit and graphite way. Lots of gravelly minerality keeps this quite focused and straight but with lovely fine layers of flavour and fruitiness. Classic in the sense of lower alcohol but still with ripe tannins – a nice combination. Still shy I’d say for Cos, definitely not the showy more exuberant style you can find. Refined but well built and definitely not overripe. Dominique Arangoits, technical director of Cos d'Estournel said 2025 was a: ‘Very interesting vintage, the dry situation arrived early so the vines adapted better. Easter brought three days of rain with 115mm on 20 April which proved vital, followed by helpful rain at the end of August. We started harvest on 3 September – our earliest ever. Nice quality of tannins and colour – we have the benefits of a hot season but with cool nights too, low alcohol and nice quantity of fresh fruit. It’s a mix of styles – ripeness and precocity of 2022 and freshness of 2016. Maybe a bit like 2020.’ 3.68pH. 65% grand vin production.\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13.25%\u003cbr\u003eBody: Medium\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 1% Cabernet Franc 60% Cabernet Sauvignon 39% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 17.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 14, 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot. 29 hl\/ha. Cask sample.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep purple-black colour. Layered and intense with blackcurrant, graphite and spice notes. Powerful but refined, the muscle there but no excess. Dense and complex with length on the finish. 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