G d'Estournel 2023

North of the Médoc, on the hill of Saint-Estèphe. The majestic Pagodas of Cos d'Estournel are just around the corner. The home of the Maharajah of Saint-Estèphe is a real surprise. It's a veritable palace, entirely dedicated to wine. This is how Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel wanted it.
As soon as he inherited a few hectares of vines in 1791, he never stopped enlarging his Domaine and offering him the best techniques. Convinced that he had in his hands an exceptional terroir, this man of taste and adventurer extolled its merits around the world, in India in particular, from where he brought back his inclination for the Orient and eXOtism. In the image of his wine, bewitching and elegant, as much as spicy and powerful, he has taken the gamble of being himself in such a conventional world, cultivating his differences and assuming his choices.
Owned by Michel Reybier since 2000, Cos d'Estournel pursues its destiny, between audacity and humility. Every decision is a risk-taking exercise, in keeping with a visionary philosophy that its founder would not have disavowed. Plot-by-plot cultivation pushed to the limit, demanding innovations in the cellar, a taste for beauty and excellence in a world imbued with discreet elegance: this is the legacy of Louis-Gaspard as it is carried on today by its owner.

Terroir

Located in the northern part of the Médoc vineyards, at the end of the Gironde estuary, the vines thrive in truly privileged conditions. A cool climate coupled with natural ventilation due to the proximity of the ocean, enable the production of fresh, fruity wines.
In a constant quest for excellence, these vines have been planted and grafted for several years now, and the soil is mechanically worked and farmed in a sustainable manner to obtain grapes of optimum quality.

2023, Seductive

From the northern terroir of the northern Médoc, G d'Estournel offers remarkable balance and characteristic freshness. The clay soils and proximity to the Gironde estuary have enabled the Merlot grapes to withstand the heat of early September. The wine is distinguished by its energy, roundness and tension. It has a fleshy structure with notes of peppermint and black cherry.