Château Cos d'Estournel is a prestigious Second Growth estate in the Saint-Estèphe appellation on Bordeaux's Left Bank. The 1981 vintage presented some difficulties in Bordeaux due to variable weather, but Cos d'Estournel's expertise and dedication to quality is evident in their 1981 bottling, which offers aromas and flavors of ripe black and red berries, cigar box, earthy undertones, and well-integrated tannins despite the challenging year. Recognized for its ability to produce age-worthy, complex Bordeaux reds, Château Cos d'Estournel's 1981 release provides Bordeaux enthusiasts an opportunity to experience the estate's signature style and terroir-driven expression even in a more variable vintage.