Cos d'Estournel Cos d'Estournel 2010 (750ml) Santa Rita Hills

Cos d'Estournel Cos d'Estournel 2010 (750ml) Santa Rita HillsIn the old Gascon language, the word Cos means The Hill of Pebbles. Appropriately named, Chteau Cos dEstournel is situated on the banks of the Gironde River between Pauillac and St. Estphe, where the property is clearly defined by the hill of Cos, reaching to a height of almost 65 feet. It is today owned by Michel Reybier, and continues to be managed by a member of the Prats family under the direction of Jean Guillaume Prats. This renowned property

Yolo Loam and Clear Lake Clay drained soils are silty

The result is an absolutely stunning Grand Puy Ducasse that is also the best in recent memory

acidity and rich fruits sit comfortably in harmony

excellent mouth-feel and texture

cherries and blackberries

You can achieve the flavor profile of a true “Ice Wine” only by leaving the grapes outside to de-hydrate turn to raisins in the sun

sweet iris root

Catherine Péré-Vergé passed away in April 2013 at age 74

It is well combined with all kinds of desserts

Our efforts were rewarded as the low grape yields developed into complex wines with extremely elegant acidities

This makes the wine ready to drink upon release

this wine is a true standout among red blends