Saint-Estèphe 2014 - Château Cos d'Estournel

Château Cos d'Estournel belongs to the elite of the Médoc. Louis Gaspard d'Estournel founded the estate in 1811 and, inspired by his travels to India, gave it its striking architecture. "Cos" means a hill of small gravel in old Gascon, and the vineyard has much more gravel than clay compared with its neighbours. The cellars work entirely by gravity, a gentle process that preserves the purity of the wine.

The 2014 Saint-Estèphe blends Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot from carefully hand-picked grapes. It has a dark purple colour, an extravagant bouquet of spices, small black fruits and earthy notes, and a very well-balanced palate. Cos wines are rich, refined and age wonderfully.

Serve at 16-18 °C with red meats, hard cheeses and spiced dishes.