Cos d’Estournel vs Montrose — Which Is Better? (2005, 2010, 2016)

In this video, I compare Cos d’Estournel and Montrose side by side across three outstanding Bordeaux vintages — 2005, 2010, and 2016 — using bottles from my own cellar to see how they are drinking today and where my preference lands.

Saint-Estèphe’s clay-rich soils, cooler personality, and ageing potential make it one of the most distinctive appellations of the Médoc. These two Second Growths consistently sit at the top of the hierarchy — often challenging First Growth territory in great years.

🍷 Wines featured:
00:00 Intro
00:39 About Saint-Estèphe
01:55 Brief History of Cos d’Estournel
02:40 Brief History of Montrose
03:29 Cos d’Estournel 2005
03:58 Montrose 2005
04:54 Cos d’Estournel 2010
05:25 Montrose 2010
06:19 Cos d’Estournel 2016
06:47 Montrose 2016
07:18 My Take

For each vintage, I look at:
– how the wines are evolving
– stylistic differences between the estates
– pricing evolution over time
– and which wine I prefer today

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💬 Let me know in the comments — Cos or Montrose? And in which vintage?

Thanks for watching, and I’ll see you in the next video.

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DISCLAIMER: The views shared here reflect my personal experience and perspective as a long-time wine enthusiast. This content is for information and enjoyment only, and should not be considered financial, investment, or purchasing advice. Drink responsibly.