Why this vintage
- 99/100 from James Sucklingand 5 other scores above 90/100.
- The 2023 vintage in Saint-EstèpheJuly mildew followed by a hot September demanded strict selection: fleshy, aromatic wines, more approachable than 2022.
Critic scores
- James Suckling99
- Vinous98
- Jeb Dunnuck97
- Wine Enthusiast97
- Wine Advocate96
- Wine Spectator94
The 2023 vintage in Saint-Estèphe
Vintage benchmark: 91/100 (appellation benchmark, not a score for this wine)
Vintage character: July mildew followed by a hot September demanded strict selection: fleshy, aromatic wines, more approachable than 2022.
Overall reading of the year’s season across Saint-Estèphe. An estate can depart from it sharply, in frost or hail years, where two neighbours did not make the same vintage. What this particular wine actually gave is on its technical sheet and in the scores above.
Tasting
We find the velvety tannins, the restrained power as well as an extremely sophisticated finish. Cos d'Estournel 2023 presents a delicate harmony and offers a great moment of emotion.
Blend of the 2023 vintage
Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), Merlot (33%), Cabernet franc (1%), Petit verdot (1%)
Shares for this vintage, as recorded on the 2023 technical sheet. The vineyard itself is planted with 65 % cabernet sauvignon, 33 % merlot, 2 % cabernet franc.
Terroir
Situated on the edge of the plateau, close to the Gironde estuary, Cos d'Estournel enjoys a privileged geographical position. Benefiting from a maritime climate, the vineyard is sheltered from weather extremes and enjoys gentle natural ventilation. Set on undulating ground made up of deep gravels and clay, Cos d'Estournel benefits from incomparable exposure, with two slopes and a central plateau.
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Texts and documents 2023
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Visuals
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Sheet checked on September 21, 2026. Technical data: the estate’s VinCod sheets. Critic scores: sources cited above, with their date. Vintage benchmarks and character: Compagnie Médocaine’s own editorial read. Soils and relief, where shown: the Compagnie Médocaine’s parcel survey and the Mapbox/IGN terrain model.