Cos d'Estournel's stunning pagoda-decorated chateau is unmistakable, both from across the gully from Pauillac or on the highly recognizable label. Even the second wine nods towards the architectural feature, sporting the name 'Les Pagodes de Cos'. This is arguably the best chateau in the commune. Located in the southern part of Saint-Estephe, on the border with Pauillac, and thus immediately north of Chateau Lafite-Rothschild (directly across the Jalle du Breuil stream). Cos d'Estournel has 2nd Growth status, in the 1855 classification, and its modern history starts in the middle of the 20th century when grandchildren of Fernand Ginestet (owner since 1917) – Jean-Marie Prats, Yves Prats and Bruno Prats – took over ownership and management. It was under their guidance that the chateau, in 1995, became one of the first to be promoted and sold in China. One and a half decades later, the chateau was acquired by French businessman, Michel Reybier, who is still the owner. This wine is a 75cl red wine, suitable for both men and women.
