Château Cos d'Estournel, Second Growth winery in Saint-Estèphe, France.
Description
Château Cos d'Estournel is a winery in Saint-Estèphe within Bordeaux that covers around 70 hectares of vineyards split into separate sections. The wines are produced from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, combined according to yearly variation and soil conditions.
History
Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel founded the winery in 1811 and named it after the Gascon word 'Cos,' meaning a hill of pebbles in local speech. The estate has grown into one of the region's most respected wine producers since its creation.
Culture
The château's architecture displays Indian influences from early direct wine shipments to India during the 1800s. These Eastern touches remain visible in the decorative elements and overall design that visitors see today.
Practical
Visitors should book ahead since tours require prior arrangement and opening times vary with the season. Its location in a major wine region means local facilities for wine tourism and accommodation options are readily available.
Did you know?
The winery uses a gravity-flow system in its cellars that handles grapes with unusual gentleness, moving them without mechanical pumping. This system was specially designed to preserve quality and let the fruit move naturally through the process.
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