After the third visit to Bordeaux in four years, one could easily tell the money is pouring in from many wine connoisseurs, and the Chateaus are competing to build the most extravagant estate with this newfound wealth.
Of all the vineyards we visited during this trip, I was most surprised with the visit at Cos. 
Famous for its great wine from the most northern region of the left bank that is known for a more tannic and earthy style, the Chateau is also known for its different philosophy. After they finish picking the grapes, they are not pressed for color or tanning, aiming for a more delicate and elegant wine.
When we walked towards a glass door, a lighted walkway appeared in front of us. It was as if we stepped into a movie set fit for the stars. The barrels were underneath us with the perfect lighting for showcase. At the end of the walkway it was the owner’s private collection of all the old vintages.
The shelves were all marked with the vintages, so close to touch and yet so far in age. I looked up at the ceiling and imagined an action star would appear in his gear sliding down from a rope and grabbed the oldest vintage and disappeared.
As we strolled back to the foyer that could be any luxury hotel lobby, our host opened 3 bottles of wine :
Co d’Estounel 2008
Les Pagodes de Cos 2008, the second wine; and
Goulee 2011, the second white wine
The surprise was the Goulee banc, the white flowers on the nose and the palate was so refreshing and soon turned into citrus with orange and lemon zest.
The best was yet to come. As we were the last visitors before the weekend, our host offered the wines to us to finish. How could we refuse ?
Grape Wine Journey 
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