Chateau Cos d’Estournel

Cos d’Estournel’s stunning pagoda-decorated chateau is unmistakable, both from across the gully from Pauillac or on the highly recognizable label. Even the second wine nods towards the architectural feature, sporting the name “Les Pagodes de Cos”. This is arguably the best chateau in the commune. Located in the southern part of Saint-Estephe, on the border with Pauillac, and thus immediately north of Chateau Lafite-Rothschild (directly across the Jalle du Breuil stream).

Cos d’Estournel has 2^nd Growth status, in the 1855 classification, and its modern history starts in the middle of the 20^th century when grandchildren of Fernand Ginestet (owner since 1917) – Jean-Marie Prats, Yves Prats and Bruno Prats – took  over ownership and management. It was under their guidance, that the chateau, in 1995, became one of the first to be promoted and sold in China.

One and a half decades later, the chateau was acquired by French businessman, Michel Reybier, who is still the owner today. Michel carried out a complete renovation of winemaking facilities and cellars, and hired Bruno Prats’ son, Jean-Guillaume Prats, to manage the estate for him. Today, Michel Reybier heads the estate himself. 

100 hectares of vineyards are situated on a ridge with southern aspect. The soil is rich in gravel but with a high clay content. The Grand Vin – bold and powerful from a high percentage (usually a little more than two thirds) of Cabernet Sauvignon, with old vine Merlot and a spicing of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot – has an intensity and complexity which can easily compete with Pauillac’s finest estates.

We offer the following Saint-Estephe from Chateau Cos d’Estournel:

• Chateau Cos d’Estournel