2023 Chateau Cos d'Estournel
Cos d’Estournel consistently makes some of Bordeaux’s finest wines. From its famous vantage point in St Estephe overlooking the vines of neighbouring Chateau Lafite, there is a consistency here matched by only the very best. The 2023 Grand Vin has just been released and with scores of up to a potential high of 99 points, is a tempting prospect.
Cos always delivered power and complexity with rich and bold flavours to the fore. In recent years that’s been balanced by ever more purity, delicacy and finesse, with the resulting wine incredibly complete. In 2023 it continues on this path and, for James Suckling, “The finesse is pretty phenomenal here, with such complexity” and it is, “Seductive. Ever-so long and precise”. He gives it 98-99 points.
Antonio Galloni is also a fan, giving it 96-98 points and calling it “fabulous. Dark, resonant and inviting” and says “Readers will find a Cos endowed with tremendous substance and intensity”. For him, “I can’t remember a young Cos with this much fruit concentration, yet there is nothing overdone here. I loved it”.
Also available is the excellent second wine, Pagodes de Cos and white Cos d’Estoournel Blanc. Details are below, do take a look and let me know if you would like any of either secured:
2023 Chateau Cos d’Estournel
£720 per case (6*75cl OWC) in bond
£725 per case mags (3*150cl OWC) in bond
SGD $1,280 ($1,395.20 inc GST) per case (6*75cl OWC)
SGD $1,290 ($1,406.10 inc GST) per case mags (3*150cl OWC)
98-99 points James Suckling
The finesse is pretty phenomenal here, with such complexity of fruit and vivid, bright flowers. Lavender and rose. Seductive. Ever-so long and precise. Lead pencil and graphite. Reminiscent of old, great Cos, such as 1955 or 1982, but with so much more form and modernity. A renaissance of Cos. 65% cabernet sauvignon, 33% merlot, 1% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot. www.jamessuckling.com
96-98 points Antonio Galloni
The 2023 Cos d’Estournel is fabulous. Dark, resonant and inviting, the 2023 has so much to offer. All the elements are beautifully woven together. Black cherry, plum, licorice, espresso, mocha and incense fill out the layers. Readers will find a Cos endowed with tremendous substance and intensity. I can’t remember a young Cos with this much fruit concentration, yet there is nothing overdone here. I loved it. (2024) www.vinous.com Drink 2033-2063
2023 Pagodes de Cos
£198 per case (6*75cl OWC) in bond
£203 per case mags (3*150cl OWC) in bond
SGD $380 ($414.20 inc GST) per case (6*75cl OWC)
SGD $390 ($425.10 inc GST) per case mags (3*150cl OWC)
92-94 points Antonio Galloni
The 2023 Les Pagodes de Cos makes a strong statement out of the gate. A blast of intense dark fruit, leather, spice, menthol, game, licorice, dried herbs and chocolate infuses the palate with remarkable textural intensity. Ample and resonant in the glass, with fabulous balance, Les Pagodes is exceptionally fine in 2023. The long, sustained finish is a thing of beauty. (2024) www.vinous.com Drink 2027-2043
2023 Cos d’Estournel Blanc
£720 per case (6*75cl OWC) in bond
£725 per case mags (3*150cl OWC) in bond
SGD $1,280 ($1,395.20 inc GST) per case (6*75cl OWC)
SGD $1,290 ($1,406.10 inc GST) per case mags (3*150cl OWC)
97-98 points James Suckling
This shows real precision and sophistication. Tight and dense palate that is concentrated but not heavy, with intensity and minerality. Sea salt and white pepper at the end. This is really at the top level of dry white Bordeaux now. 70% sauvignon blanc and 30% semillon. (2024) www.jamessuckling.com
Offered subject to final confirmation. Available in 2026.
Terms & Conditions of 2023 En Primeur Purchase in Singapore
* All items offered under bond, ex-Singapore (inclusive of freight from Bordeaux)
* Government duties are not inclusive & will apply at the time of physical availability.
* 2% discount will be given for Cheque/TT/PayNow payments.
* Purchases are to be transacted in case multiples as offered, change of bottle formats subject to extra charges.
* Payment is immediate upon confirmation of order/s. Order/s confirmed are non-refundable &/or exchangeable.
* 2% administrative charge [subject to prevailing GST] will be levied for amendment(s) [Duty paid to Bond or vice versa] on confirmed orders. Alterations are not allowed for confirmed order(s) after two years from the date of invoice.
* ETA 2026
* All wines offered subject to remaining unsold
