2020 CHEVAL QUANCARD CHATEAU COSSIEU-COUTELIN / 古特朗

Something about CHEVAL QUANCARD CHATEAU COSSIEU COUTELIN

The magic of a terroir can inspire the finest chemistry. At Château Cossieu-Coutelin, the wine and the “murrain” oak merge exquisitely, creating perfect harmony.The vines of Château Cossieu-Coutelin, in the prestigious appellation of Saint-Estèphe in the Haut-Médoc, are planted in a clay and limestone soil which contributes to its outstanding quality. The vineyard was bought in 1977 by Marcel and Christian Quancard.

Wine :
Blend : 52% Merlot, 48% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vinification : Cold fermentation for 4 days then gentle fermentation at 27°C for 32 days.
Ageing : At the end of vinification, the wine is matured for 12 months in french oak barrel (60% new barrels)

The vineyard :
Location : Saint-Estèphe
Surface area : 3.30 hectares
Planting Density : 8 000 vine / hectare
Yield : 50 hectoliters / hectare
Grapes varieties : Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Average age of the vine : 28 years
Terroirs : Made up of rel ativel y high gravell y hill tops

Awards :
– Gold, Gilbert & Gaillard International challenge, 2021
– Gold, 70 millions de dégustateurs, 2022