Vineyards in Saint-Estephe AOC

Chateau Cos d'Estournel ★ 4.8

Deuxieme Cru Classe (1855 classification)Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon91 haFounded 1810Michel ReybierWinemaker Michel Reybier (owner-managed since 2017)ECOCERTSaint-Estephe AOC

Saint-Estephe second growth with 91 hectares, famous for pagoda-adorned winery. Fully organic since 2024; Michel Reybier owner; produces red, second wine, and a white Sauvignon-Semillon blend.

Tasting: Visits and tastings available through La Maison d'Estournel hotel.

Signature wines: cos-destournel-rouge, les-pagodes-de-cos, cos-destournel-blanc

Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2003), James Suckling 100 (2016)

Chateau Meyney ★ 4.3

Cru Bourgeois ExceptionnelCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot51 haFounded 1666Credit Agricole Assurances (Predica)Winemaker Sylvain BoivertSaint-Estephe AOC

Saint-Estephe Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel with 51 hectares and a former Celestine priory. Reliable, full-bodied Cabernet-dominant style representing excellent appellation value.

Tasting: Visits by appointment.

Signature wines: chateau-meyney, prieur-de-meyney

Scores: Wine Advocate 92 (2016), Decanter 93 (2018)

Dietary in Saint-Estephe AOC

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