{"product_id":"2019-chateau-cos-destournel","title":"2019 Château Cos d'Estournel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019 Château Cos d'Estournel Saint-Estèphe 2ème Cru Classé\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1811 and classified Second Growth in 1855, Cos d'Estournel is the iconic estate of Saint-Estèphe, instantly recognisable for its pagoda-topped chai overlooking the vineyard of Lafite. 2019 is widely hailed as a magnificent Bordeaux vintage, combining ripeness with freshness and producing wines of remarkable purity and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, with smaller proportions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e 91 hectares in Saint-Estèphe on deep gravel and clay soils, sitting just across a stream from Château Lafite. Oceanic climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification \u0026amp; ageing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plot-by-plot fermentation in temperature-controlled vats; malolactic fermentation in barrel. Aged 18-22 months in French oak barrels with a significant proportion of new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOUR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inky purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful, refined bouquet of blackcurrant, dark cherry, liquorice, cedar, graphite and exotic spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and seamless, with cashmere tannins, deep fruit concentration and a remarkably long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cellar over a decade, then pair with prime rib, venison, truffle dishes and aged hard cheeses. Serve at 16-18°C.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Cos d'Estournel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56474805797190,"sku":"WM-048","price":242.86,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/5036\/7046\/files\/autofit-cos-destournel-2019.png?v=1781864509","url":"https:\/\/winemine.bg\/en\/products\/2019-chateau-cos-destournel","provider":"WineMine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}