Cos d'Estournel Blanc

In the glass

Aroma: citrus blossom, white peach, fresh herbs, mineral stone, subtle oak spice

Palate: grapefruit zest, nectarine, lemon curd, vibrant acidity, creamy Semillon texture

Premium white Bordeaux from Saint-Estephe (Cos d'Estournel estate), produced from a 10-hectare dedicated white wine parcel. Fresh, vibrant, and barrel-fermented; the Sauvignon Blanc drive and Semillon texture achieve remarkable complexity.

What it pairs with

• Langoustines with bisque butter
  The wine's citrus acidity and Semillon richness cut through bisque richness while complementing delicate crustacean sweetness.
• Grilled turbot or sole
  White fish with delicate flesh is lifted by Sauvignon Blanc's grass-and-citrus aromatics; oak adds weight without overpowering.
• Soft-ripened Brie or Chaource
  Creamy Norman cheese calls for the wine's citrus lift; oak structure bridges the richness.

How to serve Cos d'Estournel Blanc

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
4. Pair with. Langoustines with bisque butter, Grilled turbot or sole, Soft-ripened Brie or Chaource. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Cos d'Estournel Blanc was launched with the 2005 vintage as a premium white from a dedicated 10-hectare parcel, drawing strong commercial demand for white Bordeaux from outside the traditional Graves and Sauternes appellations. The combination of organic viticulture and barrel fermentation established it as a reference point for white Medoc wines.

1. 2005: First vintage of Cos d'Estournel Blanc; white wine from dedicated 10-hectare parcel

Facts

Producer

Chateau Cos d'Estournel · visiting guide

Grapes

Sauvignon Blanc (70%), Semillon (30%)

Classification

Bordeaux AOC

Oak

Barrel-fermented in combination of new and one-year-old French oak

ABV

13.5%

Price

$100-160 at retail

Drinking window

3-15 from vintage

First vintage

2005

Organic

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