Although it is sometimes criticized for excessively marking certain wines, élevage in 225-liter Bordeaux barrels is a crucial moment in crafting the wines of Cos d’Estournel. Finding the right balance is key.
Although it is sometimes criticized for excessively marking certain wines, élevage in 225-liter Bordeaux barrels is a crucial moment in crafting the wines of Cos d’Estournel. Finding the right balance is key.
As climate change brings riper vintages, élevage requires infinite precision. For Dominique Arangoïts, Technical Director at Cos d’Estournel, considering the evolution of the ripening process is primordial, especially when it comes to the estate’s Cabernet Sauvignon: “Forty years ago, the tannins in Médoc wines were livelier on the palate and needed more wood to become supple. Today, wines are accessible earlier on.”
Does that mean today’s wines have less aging potential than their predecessors?
