Cos d'Estournel 1983 - Saint-Estèphe

"Château" Cos d'Estournel 1983 - 2nd classified growth of Saint-Estèphe

Is it still necessary to present the Cos d'Estournel? This 2nd classified growth from 1855 is by far the most famous Saint-Estèphe. Its powerful and elegant style, and the very consistent quality it has demonstrated for over 50 years make it one of the best Bordeaux, sometimes better rated than some 1st classified growths.

Cos almost always has significant aging potential. The 1986 and 1988 vintages are still somewhat closed today.

About the 1983 vintage in Saint-Estephe

Overall, the 1983 Bordeaux vintage produced rich and generous wines, the best of which had a full and opulent character, but some lacked structure. The best Châteaux are to be preferred.

It is obvious that after a legendary 1982 vintage, it was difficult to do better for 1983. Also this vintage is not the most highly rated and we must take advantage of it.

A wine to be enjoyed today after decanting or to be kept for a few more years for collectors and lovers of old wines.

Exceptional provenance: These bottles come from a cellar of a great Swiss wine enthusiast and collector. We have acquired the complete collection containing more than 200 bottles of mainly French and Italian wines. The bottles have all been preserved following their purchase en primeur or shortly after their marketing on site, in a natural cellar buried under a 16th century convent. A damp cellar, which is why some labels are very worn. The levels are generally excellent or perfect and the most "fragile" bottles testify to conservation in total darkness for more than 30 years!