Château Cos d'Estournel 2001 (magnum, 1.5 l)

Château Cos d’Estournel 2001 — Saint-Estèphe, Magnum

This Château Cos d’Estournel 2001, offered here in magnum 1.5 L, delivers a mature, deep and refined expression of Saint-Estèphe. A Second Growth with a distinctive identity, Cos d’Estournel combines Médoc structure with a spicy aromatic signature, marked by dark fruits, cedar, tobacco, smoky notes and fine mineral freshness.

The 2001 vintage, more classical and less solar than 2000, now stands out for its balance, poise and elegant evolution. The magnum format has encouraged slower maturation, preserving freshness, fruit precision and the nobility of the tannins.

Terroir: Saint-Estèphe, deep gravel and Médoc structure

The Cos d’Estournel vineyard lies on deep gravel rises with clay-rich subsoils, producing wines that are structured, dense and capable of retaining remarkable freshness. In 2001, the blend brings together 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot, with a significant proportion of Merlot adding flesh, suppleness and depth.

Initially powerful and marked by ageing in oak, the wine has gradually rounded out with time. It now shows a more silky, velvety and harmonious profile, with a long finish and an expression that remains very faithful to the character of Saint-Estèphe.

Tasting notes

Expression of the 2001 vintage

The 2001 vintage gives Cos d’Estournel a more classical, fresh and structured expression than the most opulent years. Today, the wine sits on a beautiful plateau of maturity, with refined tertiary complexity, polished tannins and still remarkable freshness. Gradual opening is preferable to prolonged decanting, in order to preserve the finesse of the fruit and the delicacy of its evolution.