Saint Estephe
Château Cos Labory 2011
Region : Médoc / Bordeaux / France
Estate : Château Cos Labory
Appellation: Saint-Estèphe - Grand Cru Classé of 1855
Vintage : 2011
Grape varieties : Petit Verdot 100%
Alcohol : 13%
The Château takes its name from its geographical location on the hill of Cos and the name of François Labory, owner until 1845.
The Château Cos Labory vineyard is located on the hillside of Cos which is planted with traditional Médoc grape varieties : Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet franc and Petit Verdot.
The vineyard is divided into three plots that are quite different from each other, the soils of which are respectively composed of gravel, limestone and clay.
Prepare the tasting
Ideal Temperature: 16 - 18°C - i.e. 15 min in the refrigerator or 3 min in the freezer
Perfect Pairings: beef (rib steak, prime rib), duck parmentier
The tasting
The view: A purplish red dress. Garnet highlights.
Smell: The nose reveals itself to be finely woody (vanilla, toasted), with a background of red fruits, fruity and blackberry notes.
Taste: Charming from the moment it enters the mouth, it develops into suppleness, sweetness and deliciousness. The wine is well structured by solid tannins without harshness.
Wine in 3 words
Tannic
Dark fruits
