{"id":95181,"date":"2026-01-15T12:20:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T11:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.estournel.com\/lenergie-du-nord-medoc\/"},"modified":"2026-01-26T09:27:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T08:27:56","slug":"the-energy-of-the-northern-medoc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.estournel.com\/en\/home\/cos-chronicle\/the-energy-of-the-northern-medoc\/","title":{"rendered":"The energy of the Northern M\u00e9doc"},"content":{"rendered":"

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N<\/span>orthern terroir, estuary influence and immediate pleasure: G d\u2019Estournel<\/a> forges its own path, freely, within the Cos universe.<\/p>\n

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Taking a step aside.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

G d\u2019Estournel was born of a clear decision: to explore, in order to remain faithful to the spirit of Cos d\u2019Estournel and its founder, Louis-Gaspard. In the early 2000s, Michel Reybier chose to look beyond Saint-Est\u00e8phe and invest in the northern M\u00e9doc. A more open, more exposed, less charted area than the rest of the M\u00e9doc. The goal was not to create a satellite wine of Cos d\u2019Estournel, but a wine in its own right, with its own interpretation of the M\u00e9doc and its own energy.
\nG d\u2019Estournel is a gateway into the Cos universe, but through different codes: more immediate, without ever renouncing standards of excellence. It took three years to identify the original plots with strong qualitative potential, leading to the birth of the first vintage in 2003, initially named Goul\u00e9e by Cos Estournel.<\/p>\n

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Terroir shapes the style.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Goul\u00e9e vineyard gives G d\u2019Estournel its signature. Located at the extreme northern tip of the M\u00e9doc, facing the Gironde estuary, it benefits from a singular environment. Here, the estuary opens wide, allowing iodised winds, light and freshness to flow in. A former island, the terroir is made up of gravel terraces and clay-limestone slopes that the Cos d\u2019Estournel teams have learned to understand over time.
\nAs early as 2003, an in-depth soil study laid the foundations for a major replanting programme. Cabernet Sauvignon thrives on the gravel soils, where it is replanted at high density. Respect for the existing heritage remains essential, and the oldest vines are preserved, bringing the vineyard\u2019s average age to 35 years.<\/p>\n

Here, the north-eastern exposure tempers climatic extremes. Proximity to water naturally regulates temperatures. The vines, around thirty-five years old, root deeply and faithfully express this landscape of marshes, winds and open horizons. The wine bears its mark: freshness, tension, salinity.<\/p>\n

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A wine that goes straight to pleasure.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Predominantly composed of Merlot and complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon, G d\u2019Estournel favours balance and energy. The fruit is precise, the palate supple, supported by natural freshness and delicate spicy notes. It is a wine that is immediately understandable, a table wine in the noblest sense: for simple meals, contemporary and spontaneous cuisine, shared moments.
\nAccessible, yes. But never simplistic. G d\u2019Estournel embraces a clear promise: to give pleasure, without detours, and to make you want to come back to it.<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”fadeInDown”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Four benchmark vintages<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

2019<\/span> <\/a>\u2013 The 2019 vintage shows an energetic balance between freshness and richness, vigour and restraint. Notes of blackcurrant, violet and aromatic herbs unfold, with a peppery backbone and silky texture.<\/p>\n

2020<\/span> <\/a>\u2013 Combining the aromatic profile and balance of a cool vintage with the tannin quality and acidity of a warm one. Driven by the softness of Merlot, G d\u2019Estournel 2020 is above all indulgent, marked by iodised notes and a peppery touch that gives it great energy.<\/p>\n

2021<\/span> <\/a>\u2013 Notes of rosemary, liquorice and sour cherry unfold delicately in an expression closer to infusion in its finesse. On the palate, the velvety yet vibrant texture supports the characteristic roundness of G d\u2019Estournel, enhanced by hazelnut notes, making it a wine of pure indulgence.<\/p>\n

2022<\/span><\/a> \u2013 Offering notes of blackcurrant and blueberry, the freshness of peppermint and the roundness of gingerbread. Both velvety and energetic, the 2022 vintage is a true pleasure, made to be shared.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”fadeInDown”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”95150″ img_size=”800×600″ alignment=”center” css_animation=”fadeInDown”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”fadeInDown”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Taking a step aside, once again.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

More than mere distributors, the partners who offer the wine in their markets are committed ambassadors of the profile and potential of G d\u2019Estournel.<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”fadeInDown”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]THAILAND – Guillaume Celante \u2013 The Wine Merchant<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Wine Merchant is a fine wine importer and distributor based in Bangkok, Thailand. We work primarily with fine dining restaurants, luxury hotels and the country\u2019s best wine bars. We also benefit from an exceptional network of private clients and passionate collectors, supported by our Virtual Wine Cellar app and five retail stores located in Bangkok and Phuket.<\/p>\n

We have worked with Cos d\u2019Estournel for many years and are proud to have been the first exclusive partner for G d\u2019Estournel, laying the foundations for a model that Cos is now deploying in other markets.<\/p>\n

We have been ambassadors of G d\u2019Estournel from the very beginning. It is a wine that delivers the \u201cCos signature\u201d in a modern and accessible way. It offers freshness, precision and elegance, with a pricing positioning particularly suited to Thailand and to uses different from those of Cos itself\u2014both on restaurant wine lists and for private clients seeking a high-quality M\u00e9doc to enjoy regularly. A \u201cyounger, more accessible Cos\u201d that can be appreciated earlier and in a more relaxed way: a serious wine, yet one that can be opened with pleasure for everyday enjoyment.<\/p>\n

G d\u2019Estournel strongly appeals to young professionals and wine lovers who wish to drink a \u201ctrue Bordeaux\u201d without immediately entering the world of classified growths. It also attracts experienced collectors who enjoy having a reliable, high-quality Bordeaux red to open during the week or serve at informal dinners.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”95184″ img_size=”500×600″ alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”fadeInDown”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]PAYS-BAS\u00a0 – Judith Poot <\/strong>\u2013 Poot Agenturen<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Poot Agenturen is an importer and agent. We work with around 80 producers, with expertise in Bordeaux and Barolo wines.<\/p>\n

We have been working with G d\u2019Estournel for several years now, when the wine was still called Goul\u00e9e by Estournel<\/em>. It benefits from the clear association with Cos d\u2019Estournel, a name recognised by customers. G d\u2019Estournel offers a modern approach to Bordeaux: it is an entry point into the world of a great growth and an ideal way to reach today\u2019s consumer. The bottle and label express this identity very well, embodying a modern Bordeaux style while retaining classical roots.<\/p>\n

Moreover, G d\u2019Estournel is both a wine for immediate pleasure, enjoyable as soon as it is released, and a wine with ageing potential over several years. Each vintage has its own identity: 2019, for example, is currently very approachable, while 2020 offers more structure while remaining elegant.<\/p>\n

In our market, G d\u2019Estournel is aimed at knowledgeable consumers\u2014more informed wine lovers capable of understanding classic styles while appreciating modernity.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”95287″ img_size=”500×600″ alignment=”center” css_animation=”fadeInDown”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”fadeInDown”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]FRANCE, ALPS – David Gaultier \u2013 Vin sur Vin<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Vin sur Vin is a commercial agency representing around 60 estates and Maisons, including Cos d\u2019Estournel, across the two Savoie regions. We are based in Chamonix, where we also operate a wine shop (Vin sur Vin<\/a>), a wine bar (O\u2019 Garde-Manger<\/a>), and two restaurants, Malabar Princess<\/a> and Jeanie<\/a>, allowing us to stay in direct contact with consumers.<\/p>\n

G d\u2019Estournel fits perfectly within the price\/pleasure segment: there is substance, it is delicious, and it is backed by a Ch\u00e2teau that is consistently very well perceived by clients. It brings renewed offerings to the restaurant sector, synonymous with freshness and modernity, with excellent value for money. And of course, it serves as an introduction to the great wines of Cos d\u2019Estournel.<\/p>\n

We ourselves have offered G d\u2019Estournel by the glass in our establishments, with great success, at a time when we are seeing renewed consumer interest in quality Bordeaux wines.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”95172″ img_size=”500×600″ alignment=”center” css_animation=”fadeInDown”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Terroir septentrional, influence de l\u2019estuaire et plaisir imm\u00e9diat : G d\u2019Estournel trace sa voie, librement, dans l\u2019univers de Cos.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5558,"featured_media":95146,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[124,140],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-95181","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-journal-de-bord","category-article"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t