Château Cos Labory 2017, Saint-Estèphe 5° Grand Cru Classé - Parker 90
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The 2017 Cos Labory is medium to deep garnet-purple coloured and very fragrant and floral with red and black fruits, some spices and earth plus a waft of herbs.
Château Cos Labory 2017
Appellation: Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux, France
Status: Cru Bourgeois
Ownership: Cordier family
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon majority, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Vintage: 2017
Origin and background
The 2017 vintage, marked by a contrasting climate with a cool spring and dry summer, allowed the grapes to ripen gradually. Château Cos Labory, situated on the deep gravelly soils of Saint-Estèphe, benefits from rigorous viticulture and well-controlled barrel ageing, resulting in a wine that combines power, finesse and freshness.
Tasting
Colour: Intense ruby red.
Nose: Expressive and elegant, dominated by aromas of black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry) and black cherry, with hints of spice, tobacco and cedar.
Palate: Full, generous attack. The tannins are firm but well blended, giving a solid structure. The fruit is ripe and juicy, with well-integrated hints of wood and spice. The finish is long, balanced and persistent, with a pleasant freshness.
Review
Scores :
- Wine Advocate: 89/100
- James Suckling: 90/100
- Vinous: 88/100
Suggested pairings
Best served with grilled red meats, roast lamb with Provençal herbs, steak au poivre or wild boar stew. It also goes well with mature hard cheeses such as Comté or mature Cheddar.
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Data sheet
| Volume | 0,75l |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Alcohol | 13° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Packing | OWC 6 bottles |
| Vines | Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 35%, Cabernet Franc 5% |
| Storage advice | Great cellaring potential |
| Consumption guidelines | Drink between 16 and 18°C. |
| Taste | Dry |
| Producer | Domaines Audoy, 33180 Saint-Estèphe, France |
| Bottling | Mis en bouteille au Château |
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