Wine detail

Cos d'Estournel

Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe

2001

Vintage

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Peak 2009-2032

Where it is, August 2026

At Peak: inside the peak window (2009-2032), within the full drinking arc.

This bottle is in its peak window through 2032, with a drinking horizon to 2041.

The 01 Cos d'Estournel.

Cos d'Estournel 2001 is a Cabernet Sauvignon Blend from Saint-Estèphe, France.

CAI drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Cellared reference data. Based on Cabernet Sauvignon Blend from Saint-Estèphe, 2001 vintage. Reference updated May 31, 2026.

Full drinking arc 2007-2041Peak window 2009-2032

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Cos d'Estournel 2001 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

The 2001 vintage

Cos d'Estournel's 2001 wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon Blend from Saint-Estèphe, France.

About Cos d'Estournel

Cos d'Estournel's wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon Blend from Saint-Estèphe, France.

From the cellar: pair with

Roasted leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary

The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.

Duck confit

The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Aged Roquefort

The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.

Service & cellaring

Serving Temp
60-65°F (16-18°C)
Decanting
Young and structured. Decant for 45-60 minutes to soften the tannins before serving.
Cellar Storage
55°F (13°C), 60-70% humidity, bottle on its side.

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Frequently Asked

What is Cos d'Estournel 2001?

Cos d'Estournel 2001 is a Cabernet Sauvignon Blend from Saint-Estèphe, France.

What does Cos d'Estournel 2001 taste like?

Cos d'Estournel 2001 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

When should Cos d'Estournel 2001 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2007-2041. Within that arc, the peak window is 2009-2032. 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. Cellared reference data. Based on Cabernet Sauvignon Blend from Saint-Estèphe, 2001 vintage. Reference updated May 31, 2026.

What pairs with Cos d'Estournel 2001?

Pair this wine with Roasted leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary; Duck confit; or Aged Roquefort.