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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.

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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G d’Estournel 2019

Article ⋅ November 02, 2021

Crafted with the same dedication and expertise as the wines Cos d’Estournel and Pagodes de Cos, G d'Estournel replaces Goulée by Cos d'Estournel from the 2019 vintage, a perfect introduction to the world of Cos d'Estournel.

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The 2021 Vintage: Humility and Vigilance

Article ⋅ October 25, 2021

Now that the harvest has come to a close and the winemaking process is underway in the estate’s gravity-feed cellars, the wines of the 2021 vintage are already revealing themselves to be unexpectedly rich and deep, despite numerous challenges that required great humility during the growing season.

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An Animated Vineyard

Article ⋅ October 25, 2021

The vines of Cos d’Estournel thrive in a meticulously balanced environment, surrounded by streams, forests, hedges, and pastures that contribute to the site’s stunning biodiversity.

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An Estate and Its Bestiary

Article ⋅ October 25, 2021

Vines, trees, and blue skies, as far as the eye can see. Deep in the heart of the Médoc, the estate’s elegant pagodas rise heavenwards, a rich testimony of the legacy of Louis-Gaspard d’Estournel. But among these splendors, perhaps one of the finest is the estate’s stunning diversity of living creatures . . .

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Cos d’Estournel in the eyes of its contemporaries

Article ⋅ September 28, 2021

What could be more enjoyable than to come across an enchanting description of a well-known place, an excellent wine, or an inspiring individual in the novel or essay you are reading?

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Terroir above All

Article ⋅ July 21, 2021

Meet the men and women of Cos d’Estournel, who will share with you their dedication and very heartfelt vision of the estate.

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“It had to be Cos, and only Cos”

Interview ⋅ May 11, 2021

When Michel Reybier acquired Cos d’Estournel two decades ago, his choice was a deliberate one. He was taken with the estate’s history and upon visiting it, found himself seduced by its extraordinary personality and the idea that its chateau was entirely devoted to winemaking.

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Cos d’Estournel 2020

Article ⋅ May 05, 2021

"Two centuries of history, twenty years of passion. The perfect moment to reveal our 2020 vintage, bottled in an exceptional flacon. A wondrously harmonious vintage, a celebration of two decades at the helm of Cos d’Estournel." Michel Reybier

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TRAVEL JOURNAL

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!

“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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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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On the Silk Road

Interview ⋅ September 30, 2019

Alexis Thierriaz, Business Development Director for the Asian markets, explains the special relationship between Cos d’Estournel and its Chinese consumers.

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OTHER HORIZONS

“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.

“That special Cos twist”

Article ⋅ 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

Article ⋅ 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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Convergence lines and perspectives

Article ⋅ September 28, 2021

Rows of vines that fan out in diagonal and perpendicular lines as far as the eye can see, lush green bands that converge into sky, vineyards like an endless sea beneath horizonless blue skies . . .

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Wine as a Calling

Interview ⋅ July 21, 2021

Sommeliers are essential in disseminating the complex, rich history and culture of fine wines and of nourishing and cultivating a passion for them. Guo Ying, head sommelier at Wild Yeast in Hangzhou, China, incarnates this fervor and determination.

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A Home away from Home

Article ⋅ July 21, 2021

Michel Reybier Private Homes, where all has been designed for guests to feel at home as they get away from it all

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“The style of Cos, a harmony of subtlety, elegance and power.”

Interview ⋅ March 23, 2021

Tristan Pommier, Chief Executive Sommelier at The St. Regis Hong Kong, presides over the wine lists of the Michelin-starred restaurants L’Envol and Rùn. He shares his thoughts about his trade, China and of course, Cos d’Estournel.

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Château La Mascaronne, a terroir-driven Rosé

Article ⋅ February 23, 2021

La Mascaronne, located in the Côtes-de-Provence appellation, counts among Provence’s most outstanding terroirs, with red, white and rosé wines that are wonderfully expressive and balanced.

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La Mascaronne, A Singular Heritage

Article ⋅ February 23, 2021

La Mascaronne’s entire vineyard has been certified Agriculture Biologique since 2016.

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La Mascaronne, An Iconic Site

Article ⋅ February 23, 2021

In 2020, Michel Reybier acquires La Mascaronne in Provence. Instantly convinced by the potential of its terroir, he chose this estate for its rare qualities and those of the wines it gives birth to.

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