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St.-Estephe

Saint-Estèphe is in the northern Médoc, on the left bank of the Gironde River. Although it has no First Growth estates, its five Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Growth châteaux are notable, and, in recent decades, have become favorites with reviewers and consumers. Some reviewers also note that the appellation is today making excellent Cru Bourgeois wines, which frequently offer good value. There are 3,404 acres of vineyards and a variety of soil types, from gravelly soil to soil with significant sand or clay. The two Second Growth Châteaux in St.-Estephe are Cos d’Estournel and Montrose. The Third Growth Calon-Ségur is widely admired. The principal grapes grown are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

1971 Cos d'Estournel

1.5ltr

Capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

WS  91   

1979 Cos d'Estournel

Light capsule condition issue; very top shoulder fill; label condition issue

WS  92   
MB  ***   

1986 Cos d'Estournel

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

RP  95   
WS  93   
JR  17   
MB  ***/*   
2 available
Bid *

1986 Cos d'Estournel

Light capsule condition issue; base neck fill or better; light label condition issue

RP  95   
WS  93   
JR  17   
MB  ***/*   

1998 Cos d'Estournel

ST  90+    

2000 Cos d'Estournel

WS  96   
WE  94   
RP  91   
ST  90   
JR  17.5   
WS  #2 of 2003   
4 available
Bid

2009 Cos d'Estournel

RP  100   
JS  100   
WS  97   
ST  92+    
JR  17.5   

2009 Cos d'Estournel

Light label condition issue

RP  100   
JS  100   
WS  97   
ST  92+    
JR  17.5   

2010 Cos d'Estournel

RP  97+    
WS  95   
ST  94+    
JR  18.5   
3 available
Bid *

2010 Cos d'Estournel

Light label condition issue

RP  97+    
WS  95   
ST  94+    
JR  18.5   
3 available
Bid *

2010 Cos d'Estournel

RP  97+    
WS  95   
ST  94+    
JR  18.5   
2 available
Bid *

2010 Cos d'Estournel

RP  97+    
WS  95   
ST  94+    
JR  18.5   

2013 Cos d'Estournel

WE  94   
WA  92   
WS  91   
VN  88-91   
JR  16.5+    

2000 Cos d'Estournel

3-bottle Lot

WS  96   
WE  94   
RP  91   
ST  90   
JR  17.5   
WS  #2 of 2003   

2003 Cos d'Estournel

12-bottle Lot, Wood Case

See item details for bottle notes

RP  97   
WS  97   
WE  95   
ST  94   
JR  17   

2005 Cos d'Estournel

12-bottle Lot, Wood Case

JS  99   
WS  98   
RP  97   
ST  96   
JR  18.5   
WS  #28 of 2008   

2010 Cos d'Estournel

3-bottle Lot

RP  97+    
WS  95   
ST  94+    
JR  18.5   

2010 Cos d'Estournel

3-bottle Lot

RP  97+    
WS  95   
ST  94+    
JR  18.5   

2010 Cos d'Estournel

3-bottle Lot

RP  97+    
WS  95   
ST  94+    
JR  18.5   

2010 Cos d'Estournel

6-bottle Lot

RP  97+    
WS  95   
ST  94+    
JR  18.5   

2016 Cos d'Estournel

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

WA  100   
VN  100   
JS  100   
JD  99   
WS  96   
JR  18   

2018 Cos d'Estournel

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  98+    
JS  98   
JD  98+    
WS  96   
VN  96   
WE  96   
JR  17.5   

1970 Château Montrose

Capsule condition issue; top shoulder fill; label condition issue

RP  91   
MB  ***/**   

1970 Château Montrose

1.5ltr

Light capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; base neck fill or better; label condition issue

RP  91   
MB  ***/**   

1970 Château Montrose

1.5ltr

Light capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; heavy signs of past seepage; very top shoulder fill; label condition issue

RP  91   
MB  ***/**