Château Cos d’Estournel 2020 – Saint-Estèphe 2ème Grand Cru Classé 750ml Limited-Edition 6 Bottles 【Presale】
Château Cos d’Estournel 2020 – Saint-Estèphe 2ème Grand Cru Classé 750ml Limited-Edition 6 Bottles 【Presale】
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$1,061.00
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$864.00
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Experience the brilliance of the Château Cos d’Estournel 2020, a luxury wine from Saint-Estèphe’s iconic Second Growth estate, celebrating 20 years of Michel Reybier’s ownership with a special gold-etched black bottle. Crafted from 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Merlot, this vintage—harvested between September 10 and 24 with a yield of 39 hl/ha—delivers a harmonious balance of richness and freshness, earning 99 points from Jeb Dunnuck. Expect vibrant cassis, blackcurrants, and graphite notes with silky tannins and a long, saline finish. Housed in a bespoke wooden case, this wine collector’s treasure is perfect for aging or gifting, reflecting the estate’s exotic legacy and innovative winemaking.
A rare commemorative release—perfect for collectors and connoisseurs. Rated 99 points, a Saint-Estèphe masterpiece with Lafite-like elegance. Key Features
Exceptional Vintage: Scored 99 points (Jeb Dunnuck) and 97 points (Decanter, Vinous), a standout in Cos d’Estournel’s history. 2ème Grand Cru Classé: A “Super Second” rivaling First Growths since the 1980s. Special Bottling: Commemorative black bottle with gold pagoda design, marking 20 years of Reybier’s stewardship. Organic Practices: Sustainable winemaking with gravity-fed cellars, enhancing fruit purity. Vintage Profile
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Château Cos d’Estournel 2020 (750ml):
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Blend: 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot; 13.46% alcohol, pH 3.9, IPT 80.
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Tasting Profile: Deep garnet-purple; aromas of cassis, blackcurrants, tobacco, lead pencil, and graphite, with hints of acacia flowers and crushed rocks; medium-to-full-bodied with silky, fine-grained tannins, seamless freshness, and a long, clove-inflected finish. Critics note a Lafite-like elegance, with black tea, nutmeg, and mineral layers adding complexity [Web ID: 0, 1, 2].
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Critical Acclaim:
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99 points (Jeb Dunnuck), “Flawless, full-bodied, incredibly elegant… a great, great finish.”
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97 points (Decanter, Jane Anson), “Concentrated flavors… a long hauler with waves of confident tannins.”
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97 points (Vinous, Antonio Galloni), “Impossibly soft, silky tannins… extreme elegance.”
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97 points (Vinous, Neal Martin), “Classy… razor-sharp precision with salinity on the finish.”
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Vinification & Aging: Aged 18-20 months in 55% new French oak barrels, using gravity-fed cellars to preserve fruit integrity.
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Aging Potential: Drink 2030-2055, with potential to evolve into a 100-point wine at maturity
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Vintage Notes: A challenging start with wet conditions was followed by a warm summer and cool nights, preserving acidity and polyphenol richness. The high pH (3.9, highest since 2003) is balanced by firm tannins and moderate alcohol.
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- Brand Name: Château Cos d’Estournel
- Vintage: 2020
- Region: Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux, France (Left Bank)
- Type: Luxury Bordeaux Wine
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- Alcohol Volume:13.46%
