Cos d’Estournel — a legendary vineyard in the Bordeux region of France — is set to unveil a limited-edition vintage in Hong Kong this March. The single varietal “COS100” vintage was created in honour of the 100th anniversary of “Parcelle des Femmes”, a treasured plot located within the heart of Cos d’Estournel vineyards.
Harvested in 2015, this special edition is a tribute to the brave women who despite the fact that their men were at war, faced adversity and forged ahead to plant vines to maintain the Château for the next century. This rare and exceptional wine was derived from these one-hundred-year-old Merlot vines.
COS100 will be exclusively available in large format bottles, giving the wine extraordinary aging potential. This exclusive and emblematic wine will be exclusively available through private sales in just 10 Balthazars (12 litre) and 100 Double Magnums (3 litre). Each Balthazar and Double Magnum is individually numbered and bottled by hand at the Château and bears a delicately engraved inscription. Presented in a leather box, the COS100 is a true collector’s piece that can be handed down for generations.
Only two of the Balthazars will be sold during live auctions in New York City and Hong Kong. All proceeds will be donated to Elephant Family, a non-profit organisation that aims to save Indian elephants from extinction through field projects, conservation efforts and habitat rehabilitation.
Following the two international auctions, 100 Double Magnums will be available for private purchase. To find out more, visit www.estournel.com/COS100.