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2019

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
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc

VINTAGE
2019

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2017

Château Ormes de Pez Saint-Estèphe Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel

Located in the village of Pez, whose name comes from the ancient French word meaning “peace”, the Château Ormes de Pez covers 40 hectares of vineyards. The château has been linked to the Cazes family for more than a century. Although Lynch-Bages is without a doubt the flagship of the Domaines Jean-Michel Cazes, Ormes de Pez belongs to the Medoc landscape since the 18th century. Purchased by Jean-Charles Cazes in the wake of the Second World War, the history of these two estates is closely linked.
The wines from Ormes de Pez are powerful yet characterized by their harmonious structure. They are indulgent, pleasurable and combine a smooth, fleshy texture with the distinctive elegance of a Saint-Estèphe.

Château Ormes de Pez 2017, although more like a Pauillac on the nose, offers the experience of a great Saint-Estèphe full of elegance and charm.

For more info, visit Château Ormes de Pez website.

VARIETALS
51% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot

VINTAGE
2017

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2015

La Croix Bonis Saint-Estèphe (Château Phélan Ségur 2nd wine)

Closely affiliated with Château Phélan Ségur, “La Croix Bonis” comes from selected plots in the estate, most of which are Merlot, located on the best land in Saint Estèphe. The kinship does not stop with the appellation and the terroir because Philippe Van de Vyvere, the new owner, develops La Croix Bonis as a Great Wine, reputed as one of the appellation’s best.

For more info, visit Château Phélan Ségur website.

VARIETALS
50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon

VINTAGE
2015

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2017

La Dame de Montrose Saint-Estèphe (Château Montrose GCC 2nd wine)

Made to the same rigorous standards as the first wine, from grapes grown in the same vineyard, La Dame de Montrose is the estate’s second label.
Consistently reliable and reaching maturity sooner, the wine was created in 1986 in tribute to Yvonne Charmolue, who ran Château Montrose single-handedly from 1944 to 1960.

The weather in 2017 was particularly favorable to Merlot, which constitute the majority of the blend giving this vintage a very classic profile.

For more info, visit  Château Montrose website.

VARIETALS
49% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot

VINTAGE
2017

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2018

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
53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot

VINTAGE
2018

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2015

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

Produced on the exceptional terroir of Château Montrose and made in the château’s winery, Le Saint Estèphe de Montrose is the estate’s third wine and a traditional blend of classic Bordeaux grape varieties from younger vines and lees wines.
Previously available only to the estate’s owners and employees, it meets the same uncompromising quality standards as Château Montrose and La Dame de Montrose and it is a typical Bordeaux blend which may be enjoyed when young.

For more info, visit  Château Montrose website.

VARIETALS
46% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot

VINTAGE
2015

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