COS CHRONICLE

DIARY OF THE ESTATE

2021, Humility and Precision

Video ⋅ April 21, 2022

Discover the 2021 vintage and its wines with Dominique Arangoïts, Technical Director.

2021, Journal of A Challenging Vintage

Article ⋅ April 27, 2022

Explore a year punctuated by atypical and unpredictable weather conditions.

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2021, Constant Vigilance

Article ⋅ April 27, 2022

Crafting an exceptional wine requires commitment day in and day out, and every vintage is a reminder of this universal truth.

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2021, the essence of Cos d’Estournel

Article ⋅ April 27, 2022

Noble and remarkably long, the 2021 vintage at Cos d'Estournel is a classic, particularly refined expression of our singular terroir.

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A Challenging Vintage

Video ⋅ April 21, 2022

A look back on the 2021 vintage, of which our teams met the contrasted weather events with ceaseless vigilance and precision

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Grapevines are the center of attention of any vineyard. But the earth in which they grow requires just as much attention, for soils are crucial to the development of the vine. In this issue of Cos Chronicle, we invite you to explore certain aspects of soil management at Cos d’Estournel and discover some of these methods in situ.

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Rite of Spring

Article ⋅ March 30, 2022

Enjoy a private field trip into the vineyard of Cos d’Estournel as Technical Director Dominique Arangoïts reveals some of the small miracles that come with the advent of spring.

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Gravity from A to Z

Video ⋅ January 26, 2022

From harvest to bottle, Technical Director Dominique Arangoïts reveals the secrets of Cos d’Estournel’s entirely gravitational methods. A revolutionary winemaking approach that has positioned the estate as a pioneer...

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A Blend Is Born

Article ⋅ December 20, 2021

Once the winemaking process has come to a close in our gravity-feed cellars in November, the first tastings of the newly crafted wines mark the start of blending.

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“I fell under the spell”

Article ⋅ November 30, 2021

Michel Reybier’s choices to invest in the most singular vineyards—including Cos d’Estournel, La Mascaronne in Provence, and estates in Champagne and Hungary—have always been deliberate. He shares his vision and reveals his life’s passion.

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Another color of Cos d’Estournel

Article ⋅ November 29, 2021

Michel Reybier proved as daring as ever when he decided to create Cos d’Estournel Blanc in 2005, and his teams proved themselves worthy of the challenge, crafting an exceptional white wine bearing the name of the Grand Vin Cos d’Estournel using grapes grown on a singular terroir situated in the northernmost part of the Médoc.

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TRAVEL JOURNAL

Tastes of the Médoc

Article ⋅ May 04, 2022

While wine may be primordial to the Médoc, the region also offers an incredible wealth of gastronomic delights, with its local growers of garden produce, breeders of poultry and lamb, and oysters farmers. Join us at La Maison d’Estournel for a true discovery...

Sun, Steak & Wine

Article ⋅ January 27, 2022

California, steakhouses: two American icons. Here is our Californian guide to discover some of the establishments that stand out as much for the quality of their cuisine as for their exceptional wine lists.

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A Starry Holiday Journey

Article ⋅ December 20, 2021

Treat yourself to a timeless moment as you savor two Michelin-starred chef Jérôme Banctel’s exceptional holiday fare!

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Saint-Estèphe by bicycle

Article ⋅ March 25, 2021

Celebrate the upcoming reopening of La Maison d’Estournel with a bicycle ride through the countryside as you delight in the charms of Saint-Estèphe.

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An Heritage Reborn

Article ⋅ October 19, 2020

Driven by the same passion for preserving the precious legacy of Cos d’Estournel as Louis-Gaspard d’Estournel, Michel Reybier recently acquired the former’s private residence in order to recreate the original architectural ensemble as it existed nearly two centuries ago and transform its founder’s former home into a chic country retreat.

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Pagodes de Cos 2014, A Wine Full of Charm

Article ⋅ July 29, 2020

Charming and vivacious, Pagodes de Cos evokes the simple pleasures of life and is a perfect accompaniment to moments of conviviality and joy.

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“At a bend in the road, the pagodas of Cos d’Estournel.”

Article ⋅ June 29, 2020

A journey along the legendary route from Bordeaux to Cos d’Estournel offers visitors a wealth of magnificent landscapes: majestic châteaux and vineyards as far as the eye can see, like the stuff of dreams.

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A chic country refuge in the heart of the Médoc

Article ⋅ June 29, 2020

La Maison d’Estournel is ideally situated to offer a fulfilling stay in the Médoc region and allow you to explore many of the experiences the region has to offer.

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Moments of Pure Bliss with Pagodes de Cos 2016

Article ⋅ June 29, 2020

An extraordinary wine, a legendary vintage, the perfect wine for sharing moments of spontaneous bliss with friends or family in an inviting, familiar place . . .

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Naples Winter Wine Festival 2020

News ⋅ February 05, 2020

The estate is especially proud to share its wines to benefit a worthy cause and bring its philosophy of giving and sharing to life.

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OTHER HORIZONS

“The French Art of Entertaining”

Article ⋅ May 04, 2022

For Joëlle Kolich, it is all about the details. She explains with great enthusiasm and precision how Cos d’Estournel magnificently communicates the magic of place and satisfies all of her clients’ expectations.

L’oscar London

Article ⋅ May 04, 2022

When Michel Reybier was looking to open an establishment in London earlier this year, he chose the Bloomsbury neighborhood, celebrated by writers and intellectuals...

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“An old friend”

Article ⋅ March 30, 2022

Memories of passion and emotions. Henrik Jelert, great wine lover and loyal friend of Cos d’Estournel, takes the floor to tell “his” Cos d’Estournel, and share his philosophy to create a cellar…

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Château La Mascaronne Rosé 2021

Article ⋅ March 02, 2022

Fresh and balanced, delicate yet intense: the 2021 vintage of Château La Mascaronne Rosé is finally revealed, through and through.

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« My Mascaronne » by Philippe Magne

Article ⋅ March 02, 2022

“At La Chèvre d’Or, we celebrate the authenticity of an exceptional terroir, which stretches from the rocky foothills of the Mercantour to the intense blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea.” Meet Philippe Magne, Head Sommelier since 1990 at La Chèvre d’Or in Eze, 2-Michelin-star establishment.

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Wintertime at La Mascaronne

Article ⋅ March 02, 2022

For the vines, winter is naturally time to rest, but not for vine-growers: behind the apparent quiet ruling the estate, there is a hidden bustling activity… follow us for a winter stroll at La Mascaronne!

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“The Best of Bordeaux”

Interview ⋅ January 26, 2022

Brentwood, Los Angeles. Matthew Arnall, Wine Director of Baltaire steakhouse, evokes his career, his establishment and his passion for the finest red wines.

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“Magical!”

Interview ⋅ December 20, 2021

Recently named Chef Sommelier at La Réserve Paris, Gaëtan Lacoste speaks about how he learned to love good food and wine and shares his most memorable impressions of wines and Cos d’Estournel.

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“That special Cos twist”

Interview ⋅ November 30, 2021

Meet Matthew Luczy, head of wine at Citrin and Mélisse in Los Angeles, one of the most savvy, original sommeliers on the California gourmet dining scene.

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Wine, a language rich in culture

Interview ⋅ September 28, 2021

The level of refinement and the diversity of the culinary culture of Chengdu, a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, make it truly exceptional. To better understand this city and its singular blend of energy and quality of life, we spoke with Yingxia Hu, sommelier at Wine Universe by Little Somms.

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