Château Cos d'Estournel 2016

Tasting Notes

The Story Behind This Wine

The 2016 vintage of Château Cos d'Estournel captures the dramatic, powerful terroir of Saint-Estèphe at its absolute zenith, benefiting from a textbook growing season. Situated on deep gravel ridges just north of Pauillac, the estate's old vines enjoyed optimal drainage and sun exposure, resulting in Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes of extraordinary phenolic maturity. Vinified in state-of-the-art gravity-fed facilities and aged in French oak barrels, the 2016 vintage exhibits a signature exotic flair—interweaving dark fruit intensity with notes of sandalwood and oriental spices. Market analytics highlight Cos d'Estournel as a reliable, high-performing asset with strong secondary liquidity across Asian and European trading hubs. Securing Château Cos d'Estournel 2016 enriches a fine wine portfolio with a unique Second Growth icon that offers both monumental aging potential and a distinct sensory personality.

Historical Background

Founded in the early 19th century by Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel—the 'Maharajah of Saint-Estèphe'—the estate is famous for its distinctive pagoda architecture and pioneering spirit in global wine export.