Saint-Estèphe
Château Cos Labory 2011
Region: Médoc / Bordeaux / France
Estate: Château Cos Labory
Appellation: Saint-Estèphe — 1855 Grand Cru Classé
Vintage: 2011
Grape varieties: 100% Petit Verdot
Alcohol: 13%
The château takes its name from its location on the Cos hill and from François Labory, who owned it until 1845.
Château Cos Labory’s vineyard lies on the Cos ridge, where the traditional Médoc grape varieties are planted: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
The vineyard is divided into three quite distinct plots, with soils made up of gravel, limestone and clay respectively.
Preparing for the tasting
Ideal serving temperature: 16–18 °C — 15 minutes in the fridge or 3 minutes in the freezer
Perfect pairings: beef (ribeye steak, côte de boeuf), duck shepherd’s pie
The tasting
Appearance: A purplish-red colour with garnet highlights.
Nose: Subtle oak notes of vanilla and toast, against a backdrop of red fruit and ripe blackberries.
Palate: Charming from the first sip, it develops with softness, smoothness and delicious richness. Firm tannins give the wine structure without harshness.
The wine in 3 words
Tannic
Black fruit
