2021

Château Cos-d'Estournel Blanc

Bordeaux AOP

Mit seinem Blanc rangiert das als Deuxième Grand Cru Classé eingestufte Château Cos d’Estournel ohnehin in der ersten Liga der Médoc-Weißweine. Im Jahrgang 2021 vermählen sich 71 % Sauvignon Blanc mit 29 % Sémillon nun zu einer ganz besonders charmanten Komposition. Birne, Melone und Grapefruit an der feinen Nase. Vollmundig und intensiv am Gaumen, unterlegt mit salzigen und mineralischen Noten des Kalkstein-Terroirs von Saint-Estèphe. Vinous: The 2021 Cos d'Estournel Blanc is fabulous. In fact, the 2021 is one of the finest vintages I can remember tasting. Readers will find a white of tremendous stature and sheer palate presence. Lemon oil, chamomile, pear, baked apple tart and light tropical accents are all amplified in this dramatic, racy white from Cos d'Estournel. I can't wait to taste this in bottle. 93-95 P, 2024-2031 Suckling: Aromas of sliced pears, green apple, matchstick, and dried papaya follow through to a full body with a solid core of fruit and phenolics that give it structure and tightness. Slightly chewy at the end. Very structured. Give this time to open and show its true self. Try after 2026. 97 P Parker: Including fully 29% Sémillon, the 2021 Cos d'Estournel Blanc is a terrific effort from holdings in the northern Médoc. Offering up aromas of confit citrus, crisp orchard fruit, lime zest, pastry cream and freshly braked bread, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and incisive, with chalky structuring dry extract and a penetrating finish. There's no question that it's one of the Médoc's most interesting white wines. 91-93 P.