{"id":33993,"date":"2023-04-20T14:30:23","date_gmt":"2023-04-20T13:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.estournel.com\/un-millesime-intense-et-delicat\/"},"modified":"2023-05-10T09:54:35","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T08:54:35","slug":"un-millesime-intense-et-delicat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.estournel.com\/en\/home\/cos-chronicle\/un-millesime-intense-et-delicat\/","title":{"rendered":"Intense and Delicate Wines"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”33813″ img_size=”1000×800″ alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/www.estournel.com\/en\/home\/cos-chronicle\/2022-un-millesime-demotions\/”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Cos d’Estournel 2022, Eloquent” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:22|text_align:left|color:%23971b2f” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator][vc_column_text]2022 is a vintage of myriad emotions: the hallmark opulence of Cos d\u2019Estournel is a magnificent counterpoint to the vintage\u2019s diaphanous quality and a freshness that is somewhat unexpected in light of the year\u2019s unusual weather.<\/span><\/p>\n

The wine\u2019s characteristic intensity complements a voluptuous aromatic palette that includes the freshness of graphite and white pepper, the elegance of tea, and sweet notes of licorice, cherry, and blackberry.<\/span><\/p>\n

With an incredibly refined texture that is not without evoking the feel of cashmere, Cos d\u2019Estournel 2022 is an utterly captivating wine with a seemingly endless finish and exceptional aging potential.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”98-99\/100 \u2013 James Suckling
\n98-100\/100 \u2013 Jeff Leve (The Wine Cellar Insider)
\n95-97\/100 \u2013 Antonio Galloni (Vinous)” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:14|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”pink-color”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#a30b34″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”33989″ img_size=”https:\/\/www.estournel.com\/en\/home\/cos-chronicle\/2022-un-millesime-demotions\/” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/www.estournel.com\/fr\/home\/cos-chronicle\/2021-humilite-et-precision\/”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Pagodes de Cos 2022, Delicate” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:22|text_align:left|color:%23971b2f” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator][vc_column_text]Crafted from the fruit of dedicated grapevines that are forty years old on average and grow on a clearly identified terroir, Pagodes de Cos is a wonderful introduction to the style of Cos d\u2019Estournel. The 2022 vintage offers an ethereal character, with a fine balance between breadth and freshness.<\/span><\/p>\n

Its texture envelops the palate, and its sophisticated nose delivers vibrant notes of strawberry and raspberry, sweet spices like cinnamon, and notes of coffee that contribute to its decisive personality.
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Pagodes de Cos 2022 is elegant, silky, and accessible, an immensely pleasurable wine. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”94-95\/100 \u2013 James Suckling
\n93-95\/100 \u2013 Jeff Leve (The Wine Cellar Insider)
\n92-94\/100 \u2013 Antonio Galloni (Vinous)” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:14|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”pink-color”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#a30b34″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”33986″ img_size=”1000×800″ alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/www.estournel.com\/en\/home\/cos-chronicle\/2022-un-millesime-demotions\/”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”G d’Estournel 2022, Velvety” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:22|text_align:left|color:%23971b2f” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator][vc_column_text]Our vines planted in the northern M\u00e9doc near the Gironde Estuary have given rise to a G d\u2019Estournel that strikes an exceptional balance between its characteristic vivacity and the vintage\u2019s generosity.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is very expressive, with intense fruity notes of blackcurrant and blueberry, the freshness of peppermint, and round aromas of gingerbread.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rich and energetic, G d\u2019Estournel 2022 is a veritable treat that begs to be shared. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”92-93\/100 \u2013 James Suckling
\n90-92\/100 \u2013 Jeff Leve (The Wine Cellar Insider)” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:14|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”pink-color”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#a30b34″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”33983″ img_size=”1000×700″ alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/www.estournel.com\/en\/home\/cos-chronicle\/2022-un-millesime-demotions\/”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Cos d’Estournel Blanc 2022, Intense” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:22|text_align:left|color:%2332a0ad” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator][vc_column_text]Thanks to their ever deeper root systems, their proximity to the Gironde Estuary and its breezes, and the ongoing dedication of our teams in the vineyard, the vines of Cos d\u2019Estournel Blanc have produced a 2022 vintage with astonishing balance, remarkable density, and an ethereal character.<\/span><\/p>\n

The 2022 vintage delivers a harmonious balance between the generosity of the estate\u2019s S\u00e9millon, which lend an enveloping yet weightless quality to the wine, and the fresh, elegant minerality of its Sauvignon Blanc.<\/span><\/p>\n

Notes of pear, lemon, beeswax, and lily of the valley offer wonderful complexity with a long finish that leaves no doubt as to the vintage\u2019s great aging potential.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”96-97\/100 \u2013 James Suckling
\n95\/100 \u2013 Jeff Leve (The Wine Cellar Insider)
\n92-94\/100 \u2013 Antonio Galloni (Vinous)” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:14|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”pink-color”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#a30b34″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”33980″ img_size=”1000×800″ alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/www.estournel.com\/en\/home\/cos-chronicle\/2022-un-millesime-demotions\/”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Pagodes de Cos Blanc 2022,
\nFinely Honed” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:22|text_align:left|color:%2332a0ad” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator][vc_column_text]Pagodes de Cos Blanc 2022 is the result of eighteen years\u2019 experience growing and crafting white wine, coupled with the outstanding quality of vines that were once used to produce Cos d\u2019Estournel Blanc.<\/span><\/p>\n

These vines, the oldest of which are thirty-seven years old, have reached their full potential and deliver an exceptional white wine more than worthy of the name Pagodes de Cos.<\/span><\/p>\n

The 2022 vintage is delectable and delicate, offering aromas of orange blossoms, the tart sweetness of mandarin notes, and a keen mineral freshness. It is a most satisfying wine, one that begs to be shared…<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”92\/100 \u2013 Jeff Leve (The Wine Cellar Insider)” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:14|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”pink-color”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

2022 is a vintage of myriad emotions: the hallmark opulence of Cos d\u2019Estournel is a magnificent counterpoint to the vintage\u2019s diaphanous quality and a freshness that is somewhat unexpected in light of the year\u2019s unusual weather.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1749,"featured_media":33806,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[124,140],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-33993","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-journal-de-bord","category-article"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.estournel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33993","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.estournel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.estournel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.estournel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1749"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.estournel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33993"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.estournel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33993\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34428,"href":"https:\/\/www.estournel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33993\/revisions\/34428"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.estournel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/33806"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.estournel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33993"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.estournel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33993"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.estournel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33993"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}