{"product_id":"saint-estephe-chateau-cos-destournel-75cl","title":"Saint-Estèphe Château Cos d'Estournel 75 cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Cos d'Estournel is a 2nd Grand Cru Classé of the Saint-Estèphe appellation, renowned for its exceptional terroir, its Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blend, and its refined production of red wines in 75cl bottles.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"domaine-et-terroir\"\u003eEstate and Terroir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate covers approximately 100 hectares of vineyards located on a hill of gravel mixed with limestone clay, offering a complex and rich terroir. The average age of the vines is around 45 to 55 years according to sources, with a high planting density of around 9,000 vines per hectare. The temperate maritime climate, with the proximity of the Gironde estuary, ensures optimal ripening of the grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"assemblage-et-cepages\"\u003eBlend and Grape Varieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is traditionally made with:\u003cbr\u003eCabernet Sauvignon: 60 to 74 %\u003cbr\u003eMerlot: 30 to 38 %\u003cbr\u003eCabernet Franc: around 1 to 2 %\u003cbr\u003ePetit Verdot: around 0.5 to 2 %\u003cbr\u003eOnly vines over 20 years old are used for the Grand Vin. Older merlots, sometimes a century old, help maintain the estate's signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"vinification-et-elevage\"\u003eVinification and Aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe harvest is entirely manual. Since 2008, the estate has had a modern gravity-fed winery designed to handle the grapes with the utmost care, without pumping, ensuring uniform extraction. The wine is aged in new barriques at a level of 60 to 80 %, for around 18 months, which gives the wine power, finesse, and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"description-et-degustation\"\u003eDescription and Tasting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Cos d’Estournel presents a purple color, often deep, with complex aromas of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), spices, licorice, and sometimes floral and mineral notes. On the palate, this wine is powerful and structured with silky tannins, offering a beautiful length and an elegant, sometimes spicy finish. The wine ages well, with optimal maturity generally reached between 10 and 30 years after harvest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"conseils-de-service\"\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal serving temperature: 16-18°C\u003cbr\u003eDecant about an hour before tasting to enhance the aromatic expression\u003cbr\u003eRecommended food pairings: red meat (beef fillet, roast lamb), game (roe deer, venison), dishes in sauce (coq au vin), and aged cheeses (Comté, truffle Brie)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarence Dillon Wines Sas","offers":[{"title":"75 CL \/ Without","offer_id":42470288883817,"sku":"ESTOURNEL|SANS|75 CL","price":10215.0,"currency_code":"MUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/7026\/5705\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2025-08-19T181921.466.png?v=1755613124","url":"https:\/\/seaboxxonline.mu\/en\/products\/saint-estephe-chateau-cos-destournel-75cl","provider":"SEABOXXONLINE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}