An icon of the Left Bank and one of Bordeaux’s most distinctive estates, Cos d’Estournel 2012 is a wine of refinement, structure, and enduring elegance. Crafted from a classic Médoc blend led by Cabernet Sauvignon, this Second Growth Saint-Estèphe expresses the estate’s legendary terroir with clarity and poise.
 
The vintage opens with a suave, polished attack leading into a generous, rich mid-palate layered with ripe fruit and subtle sweetness. Its mineral backbone and vibrant tension provide precision and balance, while fine-grained tannins create a harmonious structure. Over time, the wine has developed greater suppleness, revealing complex aromas and beautifully integrated flavours, a hallmark of Cos d’Estournel’s aging potential.
 
This is a wine that combines power with finesse, offering fruit purity, aromatic freshness, and a long, elegant finish. A superb choice for collectors or those seeking a mature expression of one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated estates.
 
Critic Scores:
95 points – James Suckling
94 points – Vinous (Antonio Galloni)
93+ points – Robert Parker