Cos (as it is abbreviated) was founded by Louis Gaspard d’Estournel in 1811. Louis was very forward-looking and not only marketed his wines widely around the world, but also bottled, labelled and sold his own wine from the chateau. India was a big market for the wines of Cos, hence the Asian design of the chateau itself. For a period Cos and its neighbour had the same owner - the Chamolue family - before being bought by Fernand Ginestet in the early 20th century. Fernand's grandchildren (having the surname Prats) were running the estate in the '90s when it was sold to the Merlaut family of the Taillan group: a short tenure, as they sold it on two years later to Michel Reybier. The winery has since been completely renovated.
*N.B. This wine is sold lying in bond in Octavian. Redistribution charges are the responsibility of the purchaser*
Case of 6 Magnums price shown is under bond
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£2,820.00
duty paid price: £3,422.45
Broking Stock
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To Arrive
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"Deep garnet colored, the 2009 Cos d'Estournel features a myriad of wonderfully intense notes, including blackcurrant pastilles, redcurrant jelly, kirsch and blueberry compote with hints of rose hip tea, sautéed herbs, underbrush, pencil shavings and Indian spices. Full-bodied, rich and opulently fruited in the mouth, it has beautifully plush tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing very long and very spicy. 100/100." Lisa Perrotti-Brown
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AVAILABLE: Currently lying in our storage at London City Bond Dinton Woods
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