Château Cos d'Estournel, Second Growth winery in Saint-Estèphe, France.
The estate spans 70 hectares of vineyards divided into 30 parcels, producing wines with a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot grapes.
Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel established the winery in 1811 and named it after the Gascon word 'Cos,' meaning a hill of pebbles in the local dialect.
The château architecture reflects Indian influences, stemming from the estate's early direct wine exports to India during the 19th century.
The winery produces approximately 32,000 cases annually, with wines available through direct sales and specialized wine merchants worldwide.
The cellar features a gravity-flow system designed by Jean-Michel Wilmotte, enabling gentle grape handling without mechanical pumping.
Location: Saint-Estèphe
Website: https://estournel.com
GPS coordinates: 45.23084,-0.77576
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
The wine estates of Bordeaux spread across the Gironde department and produce wines under more than 60 appellations. The châteaux combine winemaking traditions with modern cellar techniques. Many properties open their doors to visitors, offering tours of vineyards, fermentation rooms, and barrel cellars. The grand estates of the Médoc, such as Château Margaux, Château Latour, or Château Mouton Rothschild, rank among the most recognized addresses in the region. In Saint-Émilion, châteaux cluster around the medieval village. The Entre-deux-Mers area features numerous smaller family operations. Wine routes traverse landscapes of vine rows and historic buildings. The architecture of the châteaux ranges from medieval fortresses to 18th and 19th-century residences. Some estates have commissioned contemporary cellars from architects like Norman Foster or Jean Nouvel. Tasting rooms allow visitors to sample different vintages and blends. Many domains also organize oenology workshops and receptions in their vineyards.
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