Separated from Château Lafite only by little more than a stream, Super Second Growth Château Cos d’Estournel is one of the most exceptional wines in the St-Estèphe appellation. It came to prominence when Louis Gaspard-d’Estournel took ownership in the 19th century and through his interest in the overseas market and love of adventure, brought it to the attention of British royalty, the Tsar of Russia and customers in the Far East. British Army Officers stationed in India were enjoying Cos d’Estournel in the mid-1800s. Louis, known as the ‘Maharajah de St-Estèphe’ built the fascinating oriental-style pagodas and infused the château and winery with an eclectic mix of styles and influences. Renowned for its pedigree, the wines are sumptuous, full-bodied, dark and brooding when young, which go on to develop a complexity and intensity that can, and most often do rival the top estates from Pauillac, including the venerable first growths

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