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Cos d'Estournel Blanc 2017

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Bordeaux Generic
ColourWhite
TypeStill
Grape VarietySauvignon Blanc/Semillon

Less than 1000 cases are produced annually of Cos d'Estournel's white wine which is made from grapes grown in the Goulée vineyard in the Northern Medoc. The vineyard is planted with 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon. First produced in 2005.

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Tasting Notes

This is a very rich white with sliced, dried mango and apple, as well as cooked apples, candle wax and light vanilla. Full-bodied, layered and intense. Big, rich wine, yet remaining fresh and vivid. Needs time to come together. A blend of 80% sauvignon blanc and 20% semillon. but the semillon really marks the wine. Searing acidity, too. Try after 2021.

96
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, January 2020

A blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon, the 2017 Blanc comes sailing out of the glass with bold notes of white peaches, fresh pineapple, lemon tart and lime cordial plus suggestions of honeysuckle, beeswax and musk perfume with a touch of wild sage. Medium-bodied and with a beautiful silky texture, the palate is packed with vibrant stone fruit and tropical fruit flavors, sporting a racy line of freshness, and it finishes long with an invigorating lift. 2020 - 2034

94
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate (March 2020), March 2020

This is totally delicious, the best Cos white for many years. There's excellent shape and form through the palate, with a huge intensity of flavour. This has a slatey lick of minerality that almost knocks you off your feet but ends up just making you want more. Flavours of apricot, white pear, tight rosemary and grilled almonds are joined by a succulent structure, austere in all the right places. Good ageing potential. Harvested 5-22 September. 3.17pH. 6% new oak.
Drinking Window 2018 - 2030

95
Jane Anson, Decanter.com, April 2018

The oak and the fruit are entwined on the nose to give finesse, with both citrus and mealy oak creaminess. Smells beautifully creamy and yet utterly fresh with just a suggestion of clementine. Mouth-filling freshness, that creamy texture and a long, pink-grapefruit finish. Rich and concentrated but not at all heavy, incredibly persistent. So fresh on the finish, mouth-watering and with a maritime freshness. 12.9%
Drink 2019-2027

17
Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, April 2017

Citrus and apple the nose is fresh the start of the palate crisp and crunchy. There is mid depth ripe greengage more breadth of flavour the back-palate light and bright the finish is firm and fresh. 2020-27

89/92
Derek Smedley MW, DerekSmedleyMW.co.uk, April 2018

I like this a lot. There is a freshness here which can be seen in the reds, too, and it is a successful wine for Cos. Clean, lemony, smooth and with a little touch of almond essence, this is a delightful wine. It is certainly my favourite vintage to date.

17.5
Matthew Jukes, Matthew Jukes' Blog, April 2018
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This is going to be a wonderful Cos white with green mangoes, sliced apples and crushed-stone character. Green kiwis, too. Full-bodied and very rich with tension and brightness. Fantastic length. 80% sauvignon blanc and 20% semillon.

96/97
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2018

Cos d'Estournel started making this white wine in 2005 from the Goulée vineyard. The 2017 Blanc is composed of 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Sémillon. It gives beautiful, expressive grapefruit, ripe peach and passion fruit notes with touches of baker’s yeast, powdered ginger, nutmeg and beeswax. Medium-bodied, vibrant, racy and with great finesse, it has a very long citrus and tropical fruit-laced finish. With plenty of structure and intensity, it should age reasonably well.

90/92
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate (236), April 2018
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