Bordeaux
Château Cos Labory - Saint-Estèphe - Le Saint-Estèphe de Cos Labory - Rouge - 2017
Characteristics
Country / Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2017
Name: AOP Saint-Estèphe
Grape variety: 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 13.5 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate cited in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2022 (RVF) Estate rated 4 stars in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2022 Vintage rated 92/100 by our Selection Committee!
Wine:
A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2017 Red Saint-Estèphe de Cos Labory is a very pure and refined wine. The nose offers beautiful aromas of graphite, black fruits with a note of fresh black truffle; the palate is full-bodied with a lot of finesse and elegant flavors of fruits. A bottle that can be drunk now and will keep for another 4 to 5 years easily. Rated 92/100 by our Selection Committee.Vinification:
Manual harvesting. Average age of the vineyard of 15 years. Vinification in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks. Aged in oak barrels for 24 months. Production of 9 000 bottles. Second wine of the Château.Color:
Deep red, some carmine-garnet highlights.Nose:
Aromas of black fruits mixed with graphite scents and notes of fresh black truffle.Palate:
Full-bodied, delicate and elegant,this vintage delights us by its purity and its refinement.
Temperature:
Serve between 16 and 18°C in a large glass.Food and wine pairing:
Rack of lamb, simmered meats, beef cheek confit with spices.Cellar aging:
From now until 2026
Enjoying a deep gravelly soil similar to that of Cos d'Estournel, its illustrious neighbor, Cos Labory is a discreet Grand Cru Classé, not as well known as its peers, but just as attractive and qualitative in its wines, if not more so. In the last vintages, it has even produced great successes that are difficult to separate from the tenors of the appellation.
This property, which has remained in the family and is run by Bernard Audoy, deserves a close look, as it is without doubt the best value for money of the 1855 Médoc Grands Crus Classés.
For some time now, this wine has been experiencing a renewed interest from enthusiasts around the globe, especially at the time of the En-Primeurs wine campaign, when its price is always attracting more and more professional wine lovers. Still contained at an extremely reasonable price level with regard to its classification, it is a true bargain for such quality.