Chateau Cos Labory 2016 (3 bottles)
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Description
Château Cos Labory 2016
1855 Classified Growth · Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux
A true piece of Bordeaux history from one of its greatest modern vintages. Château Cos Labory has been an official Fifth Growth since the famous 1855 Classification. It sits in Saint-Estèphe, the same celebrated appellation as Cos d’Estournel, with vines rooted in gravel over a marl-limestone base.
The 2016 vintage is often called Bordeaux’s “miracle vintage”. A wet spring gave way to one of the driest summers on record, cooled by fresh nights. A timely September rain and a long, sunny autumn then let the Cabernet ripen slowly. The result is a wine of rare balance: ripe and generous, yet fresh and refined.
In the glass, it opens with bright red cherry, cassis and plum, lifted by blood orange, wild flowers, spice and herbs. The palate is medium-bodied and elegant, with fine-grained tannins and a long, persistent finish. Ten years on, it has reached its drinking window and will continue to evolve gracefully through 2040.
Why you’ll love it
- A genuine 1855 classified growth at a fraction of the price of Saint-Estèphe’s big names
- From the celebrated 2016 vintage, now ten years old and drinking beautifully
- Classic Saint-Estèphe: 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot, aged 14 months in French oak (50% new)
- Cellar-worthy: enjoy it now or lay it down until 2040
- An impressive gift for the Bordeaux lover in your life, or a case for your own cellar
Serving suggestions
Decant for 1–2 hours and serve at 16–18°C. Superb with prime rib, roast lamb, duck breast or aged hard cheeses.
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Winery | Château Cos Labory |
| Classification | 1855 Medoc Fifth Growths |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Grape | 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot |
| ABV | 13.50% |
| Drinking Window | 2024–2040 |
| Serving Temp. | 16–18°C |
| Decanting | Yes (1–2 hours) |
| Soil Type | Gravel over marl-limestone |
| Oak Type | French oak, 14 months (50% new) |
| Harvest Method | Hand-harvested |
Critic Reviews
Jeb Dunnuck 93 Points
Wine Profile
Body
8 / 10
Sweetness
1 / 10
Acidity
7 / 10
Tannins
8 / 10
Oak
6 / 10
Food Pairing
Roast lamb or beef (rib roast, entrecôte)
Duck, venison, game birds
French bistro, classic European cuisine
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