Château Cos d'Estournel
Château Cos d'Estournel
Saint-Estèphe
2001
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2009-2033), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2033, with a drinking horizon to 2043.
The ‘01 Château Cos d'Estournel.
Château Cos d'Estournel 2001 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Estèphe, France.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Château Cos d'Estournel 2001 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2001 vintage
Château Cos d'Estournel's 2001 wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Estèphe, France.
About Château Cos d'Estournel
Château Cos d'Estournel's wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Estèphe, France.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Grilled ribeye with black pepper
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Rosemary lamb chops
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Braised short ribs with porcini
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Château Cos d'Estournel 2001?
Château Cos d'Estournel 2001 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Estèphe, France.
What does Château Cos d'Estournel 2001 taste like?
Château Cos d'Estournel 2001 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Château Cos d'Estournel 2001 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2007-2043. Within that arc, the peak window is 2009-2033. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Château Cos d'Estournel 2001?
Pair this wine with Grilled ribeye with black pepper; Rosemary lamb chops; or Braised short ribs with porcini.