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2018 Château Cos d'Estournel - Angry Wine Merchant
2018 Château Cos d'Estournel - Angry Wine Merchant
2018 Château Cos d'Estournel - Angry Wine Merchant
2018 Château Cos d'Estournel - Angry Wine Merchant
2018 Château Cos d'Estournel - Angry Wine Merchant
2018 Château Cos d'Estournel - Angry Wine Merchant
2018 Château Cos d'Estournel - Angry Wine Merchant
2018 Château Cos d'Estournel - Angry Wine Merchant
2018 Château Cos d'Estournel - Angry Wine Merchant
2018 Château Cos d'Estournel - Angry Wine Merchant
2018 Château Cos d'Estournel - Angry Wine Merchant
2018 Château Cos d'Estournel - Angry Wine Merchant
2018 Château Cos d'Estournel - Angry Wine Merchant
2018 Château Cos d'Estournel - Angry Wine Merchant

2018 Chateau Cos d'Estournel

Red Bordeaux Blend

France / Bordeaux / Medoc  / Saint-Estephe

$245
JD 98
RP 98
V 98
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2eme Grand Cru Classé

2018 Chateau Cos d’Estournel – Saint-Estèphe’s Bold and Refined Second Growth

Winery Information

The 2018 Chateau Cos d’Estournel exemplifies the grandeur of Left Bank Bordeaux. Situated just north of Pauillac, this celebrated Second Growth estate in Saint-Estèphe is known for crafting structured, age-worthy wines that rival First Growths in complexity and depth.

Tasting Notes

Profound aromas of blackberry, black tea, and exotic spices leap from the glass, followed by undertones of graphite, incense, and cedar. The palate is concentrated yet polished, with layers of plum, cassis, and a long, mineral-driven finish supported by velvety tannins.

Winemaking & Vineyard Details

The 2018 vintage is composed of **65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot**. The wine was aged for 18 months in 60% new French oak, adding dimension while preserving purity of fruit. Cos d’Estournel’s gravel and clay soils are ideal for producing powerful, structured wines with impressive longevity.

Investment & Collectibility

The 2018 Cos d’Estournel is among the top-rated vintages from the estate, consistently outperforming its classification. With high critical scores and long-term aging potential, it’s a compelling acquisition for collectors and Bordeaux enthusiasts. Perfect for your collection.

Vintage Specifics & Accolades

The **2018 vintage** in Bordeaux was characterized by a warm, dry growing season with exceptional ripeness and balance, yielding powerful yet elegant wines.

  • 98 points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  • 97 points – Vinous
  • 96 points – Wine Spectator

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JD 98

Jeb Dunnuck

(Rating 98+) An incredible wine from this estate that's as good as anything in the vintage, the 2018 Château Cos D'Estournel checks in as 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot that was brought up in 50% new French oak. While some 2018s are going to offer pleasure right out of the gate, this isn't one of them, but rather it's a backward, tannic powerhouse of a wine that has flawless balance as well as a level of purity that's off the charts. Thrilling crème de cassis fruit, notes of lead pencil, damp earth, cedarwood, violets, and acacia flowers, full-bodied richness, masses of ultra-fine tannins, and a great, great finish all make for a legendary Saint-Estèphe that will need a good decade of bottle age yet evolve for 50 years or more. If you are tempted to try a bottle in its youth, it needs lots of air. Reviewed by Jeb Dunnuck. Tasting date: March 11, 2021. Drinking window: 2031-2081.
RP 98

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

(Rating 98+) The 2018 Cos d'Estournel is a blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, aged in 50% new oak barriques. The alcohol weighs in at just over 14.5%. Sporting a deep purple-black color, it needs a lot of swirling to begin to unlock a powerful nose of crème de cassis, stewed plums, wild blueberries and chocolate-covered cherries, followed by nuances of Sichuan pepper, star anise, tree and clove oil, plus a waft of charcoal. The full-bodied palate is densely packed with taut, muscular black fruits and earthy layers, framed by super firm, ripe, grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing very long and wonderfully earthy. A very impressive behemoth, this is going to need a good seven to 10 years to truly show its stuff and should drink for a good 40 years and beyond. Reviewed by Lisa Perrotti-Brown. Issue date: March 31, 2021. Drinking window: 2028-2068.
V 98

Vinous

The 2018 Cos d'Estournel is a racy, powerful Saint-Estèphe that is going to need quite a bit of time to find its center. Today, it is tightly wound, but all the energy is there. Lush and extravagantly ripe, the 2018 possesses tremendous depth and plenty of energy to back it all up. Here, too, I found the wine a bit more expressive and giving en primeur. Reviewed by Antonio Galloni. Tasting date: March 2021. Drinking window: 2028 - 2058.

Domestic Shipping

We currently ship to all U.S. states where the shipment of alcohol is legally permitted. Orders are fulfilled via UPS.

Orders placed Monday through Thursday before 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time typically ship the same day. Orders placed after 2:00 p.m. on Thursday through Sunday will ship the following Monday.

Same-day delivery may be available within the Los Angeles Metro area if placed before noon. Please contact us at (626) 714-7006 to arrange expedited local service.

Packaging & Warm Weather Shipping

To protect wine quality, all orders are packed in EPS foam shippers with gel packs when necessary. During warmer months, we recommend selecting Next Day Air service. If Ground shipping is selected during high temperatures, a signed waiver may be required to release us from liability due to heat exposure.

For OWC (Original Wooden Case) orders, bottles are removed and shipped in foam for safety. The wooden case ships separately via Ground unless otherwise requested.

Weather Holds & Free Storage

In periods of extreme weather, we reserve the right to delay shipment until safe conditions return. If you request immediate shipment during such periods, you must confirm in writing and acknowledge that you waive any condition guarantees.

We also offer complimentary temperature-controlled storage for up to 6 months from the date of purchase. Select the “Hold for Weather” option at checkout and we will coordinate shipping at a later date.

Insurance

We provide free shipping insurance for loss or visible damage during transit, per carrier terms and conditions.

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  • CRITICAL REVIEWS
  • WINEMAKER NOTES
JD 98

Jeb Dunnuck

(Rating 98+) An incredible wine from this estate that's as good as anything in the vintage, the 2018 Château Cos D'Estournel checks in as 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot that was brought up in 50% new French oak. While some 2018s are going to offer pleasure right out of the gate, this isn't one of them, but rather it's a backward, tannic powerhouse of a wine that has flawless balance as well as a level of purity that's off the charts. Thrilling crème de cassis fruit, notes of lead pencil, damp earth, cedarwood, violets, and acacia flowers, full-bodied richness, masses of ultra-fine tannins, and a great, great finish all make for a legendary Saint-Estèphe that will need a good decade of bottle age yet evolve for 50 years or more. If you are tempted to try a bottle in its youth, it needs lots of air. Reviewed by Jeb Dunnuck. Tasting date: March 11, 2021. Drinking window: 2031-2081.
RP 98

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

(Rating 98+) The 2018 Cos d'Estournel is a blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, aged in 50% new oak barriques. The alcohol weighs in at just over 14.5%. Sporting a deep purple-black color, it needs a lot of swirling to begin to unlock a powerful nose of crème de cassis, stewed plums, wild blueberries and chocolate-covered cherries, followed by nuances of Sichuan pepper, star anise, tree and clove oil, plus a waft of charcoal. The full-bodied palate is densely packed with taut, muscular black fruits and earthy layers, framed by super firm, ripe, grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing very long and wonderfully earthy. A very impressive behemoth, this is going to need a good seven to 10 years to truly show its stuff and should drink for a good 40 years and beyond. Reviewed by Lisa Perrotti-Brown. Issue date: March 31, 2021. Drinking window: 2028-2068.
V 98

Vinous

The 2018 Cos d'Estournel is a racy, powerful Saint-Estèphe that is going to need quite a bit of time to find its center. Today, it is tightly wound, but all the energy is there. Lush and extravagantly ripe, the 2018 possesses tremendous depth and plenty of energy to back it all up. Here, too, I found the wine a bit more expressive and giving en primeur. Reviewed by Antonio Galloni. Tasting date: March 2021. Drinking window: 2028 - 2058.

2018 Chateau Cos d’Estournel – Saint-Estèphe’s Bold and Refined Second Growth

Winery Information

The 2018 Chateau Cos d’Estournel exemplifies the grandeur of Left Bank Bordeaux. Situated just north of Pauillac, this celebrated Second Growth estate in Saint-Estèphe is known for crafting structured, age-worthy wines that rival First Growths in complexity and depth.

Tasting Notes

Profound aromas of blackberry, black tea, and exotic spices leap from the glass, followed by undertones of graphite, incense, and cedar. The palate is concentrated yet polished, with layers of plum, cassis, and a long, mineral-driven finish supported by velvety tannins.

Winemaking & Vineyard Details

The 2018 vintage is composed of **65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot**. The wine was aged for 18 months in 60% new French oak, adding dimension while preserving purity of fruit. Cos d’Estournel’s gravel and clay soils are ideal for producing powerful, structured wines with impressive longevity.

Investment & Collectibility

The 2018 Cos d’Estournel is among the top-rated vintages from the estate, consistently outperforming its classification. With high critical scores and long-term aging potential, it’s a compelling acquisition for collectors and Bordeaux enthusiasts. Perfect for your collection.

Vintage Specifics & Accolades

The **2018 vintage** in Bordeaux was characterized by a warm, dry growing season with exceptional ripeness and balance, yielding powerful yet elegant wines.

  • 98 points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  • 97 points – Vinous
  • 96 points – Wine Spectator

Explore Related Collections

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