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Château Cos d'Estournel Blanc Bordeaux 2018
Vintage Character
Château Cos d'Estournel Blanc Bordeaux 2018 is the estate's dry white Bordeaux, not its classified Saint-Estèphe red. The year began with cold, wet conditions before a pronounced switch to hot, dry summer weather. That contrast made the balance between ripeness and freshness particularly important for white grapes. The northern Médoc setting benefits from the nearby estuary, and the estate highlighted the quality of its Sémillon in this vintage. The blend combines 67% Sauvignon Blanc with 33% Sémillon, bringing aromatic lift together with a fuller texture rather than pursuing either sharpness or richness alone.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
White flowers, fresh almond and exotic fruit introduce the wine, followed by a more citrus-driven impression on the palate. The texture is generous and smooth, while a fresh, mineral-edged finish prevents the fruit from feeling heavy. Its combination of breadth and definition would work with roast chicken in a light cream sauce, grilled turbot or Cantonese steamed fish with ginger. The last pairing should keep soy sauce restrained so that the wine's finer floral notes remain visible. Serve cool rather than icy, allowing the fuller fruit and almond nuances to emerge gradually in the glass.
Winery Background
Cos d'Estournel began making its white wine in 2004, extending the estate's identity beyond red Bordeaux. This is a separate cuvée, with its own grape selection and a Bordeaux appellation, rather than a white version of an 1855 classification. Dominique Arangoïts was technical director during the 2018 vintage. The distinctive proposition is the partnership of Sauvignon Blanc's aromatic energy with Sémillon's breadth, interpreted through a Médoc estate's approach to selection and balance. That combination gives the wine both immediate fragrance and room for savoury development.
Château Cos d'Estournel Blanc Bordeaux 2018 is the estate's dry white Bordeaux, not its classified Saint-Estèphe red. The year began with cold, wet conditions before a pronounced switch to hot, dry summer weather. That contrast made the balance between ripeness and freshness particularly important for white grapes. The northern Médoc setting benefits from the nearby estuary, and the estate highlighted the quality of its Sémillon in this vintage. The blend combines 67% Sauvignon Blanc with 33% Sémillon, bringing aromatic lift together with a fuller texture rather than pursuing either sharpness or richness alone.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
White flowers, fresh almond and exotic fruit introduce the wine, followed by a more citrus-driven impression on the palate. The texture is generous and smooth, while a fresh, mineral-edged finish prevents the fruit from feeling heavy. Its combination of breadth and definition would work with roast chicken in a light cream sauce, grilled turbot or Cantonese steamed fish with ginger. The last pairing should keep soy sauce restrained so that the wine's finer floral notes remain visible. Serve cool rather than icy, allowing the fuller fruit and almond nuances to emerge gradually in the glass.
Winery Background
Cos d'Estournel began making its white wine in 2004, extending the estate's identity beyond red Bordeaux. This is a separate cuvée, with its own grape selection and a Bordeaux appellation, rather than a white version of an 1855 classification. Dominique Arangoïts was technical director during the 2018 vintage. The distinctive proposition is the partnership of Sauvignon Blanc's aromatic energy with Sémillon's breadth, interpreted through a Médoc estate's approach to selection and balance. That combination gives the wine both immediate fragrance and room for savoury development.
Product details
Wine TypeWhite
WineryChateau Cos d'Estournel
Grape VarietiesSauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
WinemakerDominique Arangoïts
CountryFrance
Expert RatingVN 93-95, JS 97
RegionBordeaux
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionMédoc
Alcohol Level13.5
Classification (Ranking)—
Format750ml
Prices
Wine Buff
Standard delivery within 3 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$882
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