{"product_id":"chateau-cos-destournel-saint-estephe-1981-075","title":"Chateau Cos d'Estournel Saint-Estephe 1981 AOC 0.75l","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eChateau Cos d'Estournel Saint-Estephe 1981 AOC 0.75l is a bottle that speaks to a context of land, family, and time, a wine for those seeking depth, elegance, and an authentic Haut-Médoc voice. In this region, Cos d'Estournel is recognized for its historic presence, combining tradition and boldness: the winery was born from the legacy of a house guided by the design of vineyards that, on gravelly, well-drained soils, have nurtured a philosophy unwavering over time. Cos d'Estournel's identity goes beyond wine: it is a vision of land management, care for the landscape, and a cellar that engages with the long process of maturation, favoring thoughtful refinements and careful management of wood to sculpt the material without overpowering it. What distinguishes this label is its ability to offer structure and refinement in balanced proportions, a trademark that allows the wine to endure decades without losing its identity. The tannic texture, while present, is complemented by a pronounced minerality and a progression that invites a long sip. The nose reveals notes of ripe black fruits, cassis, and plums, accompanied by nuances of tobacco, graphite, and hints of leather that accentuate the complexity. On the palate, the body is silky yet vigorous, with a carbonation of light spices, a controlled acidity, and a persistence that reveals evolutions of black pepper and bitter cocoa. Within the estate's portfolio, Cos d'Estournel occupies a prominent position as an emblem of coherence between power and refinement, capable of offering memorable experiences both in tastings and for collectors. It is a benchmark that embodies the house's centuries-old work, the care for the terroir, and the attention to time as a fundamental ingredient. The wine, despite its youth for those tasting it now, presents itself as a testament to a production philosophy that sees terroir as the source of all balance, and long aging as a promise kept: a bottle that reflects the STELT positioning.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Château Cos d'Estournel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57088570917189,"sku":"CHÂCOS-SAI-BOR-81-075","price":202.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/files\/chateau-cos-destournel-saint-estephe-1981-075_24994b80-1927-4947-87ba-037ca4c1d420.jpg?v=1772990070","url":"https:\/\/steltwines.com\/en\/products\/chateau-cos-destournel-saint-estephe-1981-075","provider":"STELT - Vini Pregiati \u0026 Champagne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}