Château Cos d'Estournel, Second Growth winery in Saint-Estèphe, France.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Location: Saint-Estèphe
Website: https://estournel.com
GPS coordinates: 45.23084,-0.77576
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:03
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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