Château Cos Labory Saint-Estèphe Grand Cru Classé AOC

2017

Château Cos Labory Saint-Estèphe Grand Cru Classé AOC

Past Château Lafite, then up the small hill of stones, the locals call “Caux”, to Cos d’Estournel and its discrete neighbour Château Cos Labory.
The name of the estate comes from its geographical location on the Cos hill and the name of François Labory, who was the first owner until 1845. Mr. d’Estournel then acquired it before selling it again to an English banker, Charles Martyns in 1852. The property was finally taken over by George Weber in the 1930’s, who bequeathed it to his daughter and son-in-law, François Audoy in 1959. In 1971, the couple acquired the neighbouring estate, Château Andron Blanquet, until their elder son Bernard took over, now the emblematic symbol of the estate, having always lived in Saint-Estèphe.
Over time, the changes came gradually through substantial investment into technology, particularly an ultra-modern vat house and a new cellar. Having decided to vinify the wines at low temperatures to preserve and extract the fruit, their aim is to offer wines that age well but are also enjoyable when still young. Château Cos Labory combines characteristic Saint-Estèphe vigour and elegance and its rich tannin content gives this wine good ageing potential.

For more info, visit Château Cos Labory website.

VARIETALS
57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot

VINTAGE
2017

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Château Laffitte Carcasset Saint-Estèphe Cru Bourgeois

2017

Château Laffitte Carcasset Saint-Estèphe Cru Bourgeois

Château Laffitte Carcasset was founded in 1759 at «Le Carcasset», an area located at the heart of Saint-Estèphe appellation. In 1781
his owner, Jean Laffitte, lawyer and prosecutor of the King Louis XVI in Bordeaux, gave his name to the estate.
This beautiful chartreuse typical of the 18th century, is surrounded by the Classified Growths of Saint-Estèphe. The vineyard is on the gravellous plateau, near the Gironde estuary where the Cabernet and the Merlot best express their potential.

Château Laffitte Carcasset is a classic Saint-Estèphe red wine. A powerful, deep and well-structured wine, round and elegant, with excellent ageing potential.

For more info, visit Château Laffitte Carcasset website.

VARIETALS
59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc

VINTAGE
2017

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Château Ormes de Pez Saint-Estèphe Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel

2011

Château Ormes de Pez Saint-Estèphe Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel

Château Ormes de Pez belongs to the Médoc landscape since the 18th century. Located West of Saint-Estèphe and bordering the hamlet of Pez, the estate owes its name to a magnificent grove of elm trees, which no longer exists today. Château Ormes de Pez is the second property – after Château Lynch-Bages – acquired by the Cazes family in 1939.

With distinctive harmonious spicy character, Château Ormes de Pez is true to its terroir. Wine lovers appreciate its opulence, elegance and well-rounded structure. Its powerful, rich and excellent tannic backbone allows graceful ageing.

For more info, visit Château Ormes de Pez website.

VARIETALS
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot

VINTAGE
2011

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Château Phélan Ségur Saint-Estèphe AOC

2017

Château Phélan Ségur Saint-Estèphe AOC

Château Phélan-Ségur is a St Estèphe property that produces textbook meaty, solid and long-lived St Estèphe. Founded by Irishman Bernard O’Phelan, the estate was developed by his son, Frank, and renamed Phélan Ségur in the early 20th century. It was bought by Xavier Gardinier in 1985 and run by his sons, Thierry and Laurent until 2018, when Philippe Van de Vyvere bought the property.

2017, the first vintage under the new ownership, was marked by the episode of spring frost in the Bordeaux vineyards which spared these vineyards. It is a wine characterized by the high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon (65%) and the integration of Cabernet Franc in its blend.

For more info, visit Château Cos Labory website.

VARIETALS
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc

VINTAGE
2017

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Château Segur de Cabanac, Saint-Estèphe AOC

2013

Château Segur de Cabanac, Saint-Estèphe AOC

Comte Joseph Marie de Ségur, the Lord of Cabanac, purchased and created this 7.5-ha estate, which still bears his name “Ségur de Cabanac.”
Guy Delon, 7th generation of winegrowers in Bordeaux, took over the property in 1985. Today he continues to manage the estate with his son JF Delon and his daughter Guylène. They also own another Cru Bourgeois, Château Moulin de la Rose in Saint-Julien.

The parcels of this property are situated on the eastern part of Saint-Estephe. The vineyards, composed of gravel, are facing the estuary of the Gironde.

For more info, visit Château Segur de Cabanac website.

VARIETALS
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot

VINTAGE
2013

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Le Marquis de Calon Ségur Saint-Estèphe (Château Calon Ségur GCC 2nd wine)

2017

Le Marquis de Calon Ségur Saint-Estèphe (Château Calon Ségur GCC 2nd wine)

The estate’s Second Wine offers a different interpretation of the Calon terroir. Le Marquis de Calon Ségur is totally distinct from the First Wine, Château Calon Ségur Grand Cru Classé. “It benefits from a true expression of its own”, underlines Vincent Millet. “The plots are separated out from the beginning.”

Le Marquis de Calon Ségur provides immediate enjoyment, warmth and a velvety texture. It is carefully aged generally for 17 months in oak barrels, a third of which are new. Deliciously easy-drinking, silky and expressive, its charm comes to the fore, while at the same time bringing to our minds the elegance of the Grand Vin.

For more info, visit  Château Calon Ségur website.

VARIETALS
57% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc

VINTAGE
2017

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Le Saint-Estèphe de Montrose Saint-Estèphe AOC (Château Montrose GCC 3rd wine)

2014

Le Saint-Estèphe de Montrose Saint-Estèphe AOC (Château Montrose GCC 3rd wine)

The history of Montrose, written in two centuries by three families of owners, is depositary of their spirit, marked by their quest of excellence and legendary vintages. Pioneers in the Médoc, visionary builders and wise managers, all these families knew how to work and valorise this unique terroir. The estate owes them the foundation on which Montrose builds its image today and its unique place in the world of exceptional wines.

Produced on the exceptional terroir of Château Montrose and made in the château’s winery, Saint Estèphe de Montrose is the estate’s third wine and a traditional blend of classic Bordeaux grape varieties. Previously available only to the estate’s owners and employees, it uses wines from younger vines and lees wines.

For more info, visit Château Montrose website.

VARIETALS
60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon

VINTAGE
2014

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