Chateau Cos Labory - Saint-Estèphe | 5ème Grand Cru Classé

Like other Bordeaux wine chateaux in the Saint Estephe appellation, Chateau Cos Labory takes the first part of their name from the famous hill of COS. There is history at Cos Labory.
Bordeaux wine was being produced at Cos Labory in the late 1700’s when the owner at the time, Pierre Gaston died. In those days, the estate was known as Cos Gaston, which took the second part of their name from the Gaston family.
The 18 hectare Bordeaux vineyard of Cos Labory is planted to 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. There is a small amount of Petit Verdot planted in the Left Bank vineyard as well. On average, the vines are 35 years of age. The vines are planted at a density of 8,700 vines per hectare. The terroir of Cos Labory is gravel and limestone soil with patches of clay typical of the St. Estephe appellation.
Much of their vineyard for Chateau Cos Labory is located close to the chateau, next to Chateau Cos d’Estournel, which is just across the road, only a stone’s throw away. In fact, they have parcels placed in the middle of the Cos dEstournel vineyard.