Château Cos Labory 2016

Château Cos Labory 2016: a Saint-Estèphe with a harmonious and extremely complex finish

Château Cos Labory is a Fifth Classified Growth of 1855 from an 18-hectare vineyard located in the Saint-Estèphe appellation. The vines have an average age of 35 years and are planted in Günzian gravel on top of a marl-limestone base. The ageing is done in oak barrels with a 50% proportion in new oak. The Château Cos Labory 2016 is a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot.

At tasting, the Château Cos Labory 2016 develops a splendid bouquet on the nose with black fruit (blackberries) and floral aromas. The wine has a balanced mouthfeel and offers a lovely acidity with tannins of great finesse. On the finish, the Château Cos Labory 2016 is harmonious and extremely complex.