Château Cos d'Estournel 2010 is a legendary, high-potential red wine produced by a top Second Growth (Super Second Growth) estate in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux in a truly exceptional vintage.
Compared to the extremely luxurious and exuberant 2009 vintage, the 2010 vintage exhibits a more powerful structure, precision, and classic elegance characteristic of the Left Bank.
Core Wine Specifications
- Grape Varieties: 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot.
- Alcohol Content: 14.5%.
- Grand Vin Ratio: Only 55% of the total production that year is selected for the grand vin.
- Oak Barrel Aging: 80% new French oak barrels are used.
- Flavor profile: Complex aromas of pure blackcurrant liqueur, blueberry, graphite, tobacco, dark chocolate, and new leather. Full-bodied and structured like a skyscraper, with firm, fine tannins, it offers a long, deep, and mineral finish.
- Style: More structured, precise, and restrained than the flamboyant 2009 vintage, built with massive depth and fine tannins.
Drinking Window and Aging Recommendations
- Current Status: This wine has been bottle-aged for over 14 years and is now ready to drink, beginning to release its amazing multi-layered Splendor.
- Aging Potential: This wine possesses exceptional antioxidant capacity and structure, making it suitable for aging for 50 to 75 years or more. If drinking now, decanting for at least 2 hours beforehand is strongly recommended to release its tightly packed fruit aromas and structure.
