Château Cos d'Estournel 2025

Characteristics and tasting notes of Château Cos d'Estournel 2025 white

Tasting

Appearance
Clear and bright, it reveals a pale yellow hue enhanced by delicate silvery and greenish reflections.

Nose
Highly precise, the aromatic bouquet opens with notes of white-fleshed fruits such as peach, pear and green apple. It is enriched with vibrant citrus notes like lime and kumquat, complemented by floral touches of honeysuckle and orange blossom. Subtle hints of fresh ginger and chalk perfectly complete this complex ensemble.

Palate
Both powerful and engaging, the attack is lively and refined. The mid-palate reveals a creamy texture and beautiful depth brought by the Sémillon, perfectly balanced by a nervous tension stemming from the limestone soils. The long, persistent finish stretches out on a saline minerality.

Food and wine pairing
This great white wine pairs wonderfully with raw or barely cooked seafood, such as oysters or a white fish tartare. It also enhances shellfish like roasted lobster or grilled langoustines, as well as fine fish served with a lightly creamy sauce. Lastly, it makes an ideal match for fresh goat cheeses or refined Asian cuisine.

Serving and cellaring
To fully appreciate this wine, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 7 and 12°C. With a remarkable ageing potential, this vintage can be enjoyed until around 2040, depending on storage conditions.

The elegance of a great terroir in the Bordeaux Dry White appellation

The estate
Founded in 1811 by Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel, Château Cos d'Estournel now extends over a vineyard of approximately 100 hectares in the heart of the Bordeaux region, in Saint-Estèphe. Recognisable by its exotic architecture adorned with oriental pagodas, this historic estate has been led since 2000 by Michel Reybier. Under his guidance, the cru has modernised its facilities with a fully gravity-fed cellar while preserving the strong identity of its brand. The estate stands out for its pursuit of excellence and its high-precision viticulture, producing wines of exceptional complexity.

The vineyard
Located in the northern part of the Médoc, along the Gironde estuary, the terroir dedicated to this Bordeaux Dry White covers around ten hectares. It benefits from a cool climate and natural ventilation provided by the proximity of the ocean. The vines thrive on clay-limestone and gravelly soils, worked mechanically according to the principles of sustainable agriculture. A rigorous plot-by-plot approach, combined with planting and grafting programmes, ensures optimal grape quality.

The vintage
The year was marked by an early bud break followed by abundant spring rains that helped build essential water reserves. The hot, dry summer was punctuated by welcome rainfall in July and at the end of August, preventing any water stress. The Gironde estuary played a major regulating role, providing cool summer nights that encouraged slow ripening. These ideal climatic conditions led to the earliest harvest since the creation of the white cuvée, beginning in the very first days of September.

Grape varieties
Sauvignon Blanc 56%, Sémillon 44%