Chateau Cos d'Estournel • St. Estephe, France
Château Cos d’Estournel is the powerful, ageworthy grand vin of this celebrated Saint‑Estèphe second growth, typically a…Château Cos d’Estournel is the powerful, ageworthy grand vin of this celebrated Saint‑Estèphe second growth, typically a Cabernet Sauvignon–Merlot–based blend from old vines on deep gravel and clay-limestone slopes just north of Lafite. Kno…Learn More »
$325
/750ml
1997 Retail Average
85
/100
1997 Pro Rating
Firmly old-school in spirit, the 1997 Chateau Cos d'Estournel brings dark berry and cherry fruit edged by green pepper, tobacco and dried herbs, wrapped in notable oak and a slightly austere frame. Medium-bodied and leaner than great Cos vintages, it trades opulence for structure, with earthy, animal nuances and a finish that fades a bit sooner than you might hope. A candid snapshot of a challenging year, it’s more about savory character and texture than lavish fruit today.
Roast leg of lamb with rosemary; Beef daube provençale; Mushroom and lentil stew with thyme
Château Cos d’Estournel is the powerful, ageworthy grand vin of this celebrated Saint‑Estèphe second growth, typically a Cabernet Sauvignon–Merlot–based blend from old vines on deep gravel and clay-limestone slopes just north of Lafite. Known for its dark, concentrated fruit, firm tannic structure and exotic, spicy complexity, it marries Médoc classicism with a particularly opulent, almost oriental character that reflects both its great terroir and the estate’s ambitious, gravity‑flow winemaking.