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Indulge yourself in a truly memorable experience in the Bordeaux wine region of Saint Estèphe. Travel in comfort from Bordeaux with your private driver and arrive relaxed at Château Cos d'Estournel, ready to immerse yourself in this fabulous Médoc winery. Begin your visit with a walk in the vineyard (weather permitting), where it all starts with the “savoir‑faire” and expertise of the vineyard master and wine grower. Your visit then continues inside the winery where you will discover the stunning gravity cellar, followed by a commented tasting session.
Château Cos d'Estournel holds a special place in the Bordeaux wine region. It was one of the first estates to bottle, label and sell its own wines, and quickly earned a stellar reputation, becoming a Second Classified Growth in the 1855 Médoc classification. Its founder, Louis Gaspard d’Estournel, was fascinated by India, where his wines were exported, and this passion inspired the estate’s iconic pagodas and monumental carved gate, blending exotic influences with local limestone architecture.
After the visit, enjoy an exclusive tasting of 6 wines from the estate. Begin with a vintage of Pagodes de Cos, then savor 4 different vintages of Château Cos d'Estournel and one vintage of Cos d'Estournel white. Pagodes de Cos, the second wine of the estate, is crafted from younger vines but vinified and aged with the same care as the grand vin, often offering an elegant, full‑bodied, aromatic profile. The red Château Cos d'Estournel, mainly Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, is a powerful yet refined wine built for long ageing, while the white Cos d'Estournel, from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, is typically rich, exotic and beautifully balanced.
After your visit and tasting at Château Cos d'Estournel, enjoy free time for lunch in Saint‑Estèphe or nearby. On request, we can reserve a table for you at La Maison d’Estournel, a charming country‑house hotel and restaurant set in the heart of the vineyards, where you can savor refined, seasonal cuisine showcasing the best produce of the South‑West. Lunch is not included in the tour price and is payable directly at the restaurant, subject to availability.
Private Château Cos d'Estournel Wine Tour from Bordeaux: Vineyard Walk, Cellar Visit and 6-Wine Tasting
Experience one of Bordeaux's most spectacular wine estates on a private half-day tour to Château Cos d'Estournel, a legendary Second Growth 1855 Grand Cru Classé in the Saint-Estèphe appellation. Travel in comfort with your private driver-guide from Bordeaux and discover the château's exotic pagoda architecture, gravity-flow cellar, and exceptional wines. Your visit includes a vineyard walk, winery tour, and exclusive tasting of 6 wines — including multiple vintages of the renowned grand vin and the rare white Cos d'Estournel.
Château Cos d'Estournel holds a distinguished place in Bordeaux wine history as one of the first estates to bottle, label, and sell its own wines under the château name, quickly earning stellar reputation and Second Growth classification in 1855. The estate's founder, Louis Gaspard d'Estournel, was fascinated by India where his wines were successfully exported, and this passion inspired the château's striking architecture: iconic Oriental pagodas and a monumental carved wooden gate blending exotic Asian influences with local Médoc limestone, creating one of Bordeaux's most photographed and recognizable wine estates.
Your private visit begins with a walk through the vineyards (weather permitting), where expert guides explain the savoir-faire and viticultural expertise behind Cos d'Estournel's exceptional terroir. Discover how the gravelly Saint-Estèphe soils, precise canopy management, and sustainable vineyard practices contribute to producing grapes of remarkable concentration and quality. Continue inside the stunning gravity-flow cellar — an architectural and functional masterpiece where wine moves naturally between levels using gravity rather than pumps, preserving grape and wine integrity while showcasing modern winemaking innovation housed within historic pagoda-topped buildings.
After the comprehensive winery tour, settle in for an exclusive guided tasting of 6 wines from the estate, offering rare insight into Cos d'Estournel's style and evolution across vintages. Begin with Pagodes de Cos, the estate's second wine crafted from younger vines but vinified and aged with the same meticulous care as the grand vin, offering an elegant, full-bodied, aromatic profile that represents exceptional value and approachability.
Then savor 4 different vintages of Château Cos d'Estournel red, the estate's flagship wine composed primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. This powerful yet refined wine showcases Saint-Estèphe's characteristic structure, firm tannins, and remarkable aging potential, with layers of blackcurrant, cedar, spice, and graphite that develop magnificently over decades. The vertical tasting across multiple vintages reveals how weather conditions, terroir expression, and barrel aging influence each year's unique personality.
Conclude with a vintage of Cos d'Estournel white, a rare and exceptional white Bordeaux crafted from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon that exhibits rich, exotic fruit character — white peach, citrus, tropical notes — balanced by vibrant acidity and subtle oak integration. This is one of the Médoc's finest white wines, produced in limited quantities and rarely available for tasting.
After your visit and tasting, enjoy free time for lunch in Saint-Estèphe village or nearby. Upon request, we can reserve a table for you at La Maison d'Estournel, the estate's charming country-house hotel and restaurant set in the heart of the vineyards. Savor refined, seasonal cuisine showcasing the best produce of southwest France, paired perfectly with Cos d'Estournel wines in an elegant setting. Lunch is not included in the tour price and is payable directly at the restaurant, subject to availability. Your private driver returns you to Bordeaux after your Saint-Estèphe experience.
Drink included: Wine tasting session
This private Château Cos d'Estournel tour is perfect for serious wine collectors and Bordeaux enthusiasts wanting to visit one of the Médoc's most prestigious and architecturally stunning Second Growth estates. It appeals to wine lovers interested in vertical tastings comparing multiple vintages to understand aging and vintage variation, connoisseurs seeking rare access to white Cos d'Estournel alongside the legendary red grand vin, and photography enthusiasts drawn to the château's iconic Oriental pagoda architecture.
Ideal for travelers fascinated by wine history and the 1855 classification, those appreciating innovative gravity-flow cellar design, and luxury travelers valuing exclusive experiences at elite estates. The comprehensive 6-wine tasting offers exceptional depth for understanding Saint-Estèphe terroir and Cos d'Estournel's powerful yet refined Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant style built for decades of aging.
In regards to the protection of the environment, we will no longer provide plastic bottles of water during our tours. You are kindly advised to bring your own. Water and refills are available at the wineries, museums and attractions visited.
Please note: In France, snacks are usually not provided during wine tastings to preserve the purity of the wine's flavor. We recommend having a good breakfast or lunch beforehand.
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