Cos d'Estournel
Cos d'Estournel
Saint-Estèphe
2001
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
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
Cellared reference data. Based on Cabernet Sauvignon Blend from Saint-Estèphe, 2001 vintage. Reference updated May 31, 2026.
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.