Château Cossieu Coutelin Cheval Quancard Saint-Estèphe AOP 2020

Château Cossieu-Coutelin, Saint-Estèphe, a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon from gravelly slopes in the Haut-Médoc. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, 60% of which are new, it reveals aromas of blackcurrant and vanilla, a full-bodied palate with supple tannins, and a spicy finish.

What terroir is Château Cossieu Coutelin Cheval Quancard Saint-Estèphe AOP 2020 produced on?

Château Cossieu-Coutelin covers 3.3 hectares in the Saint-Estèphe appellation in the Haut-Médoc, 60 kilometers northwest of Bordeaux. The vines, planted at a density of 8,000 plants per hectare and averaging 28 years old, are planted on elevated gravelly slopes. The yield is 50 hectoliters per hectare.

How is Château Cossieu Coutelin Cheval Quancard Saint-Estèphe AOP 2020 vinified and aged?

The blend consists of 52% Merlot and 48% Cabernet Sauvignon. Vinification begins with 4 days of cold maceration, followed by 32 days of gentle fermentation at 27°C. The wine is placed in barrels immediately after fermentation and then aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, 60% of which are new.

What is the tasting profile of Château Cossieu Coutelin Cheval Quancard Saint-Estèphe AOP 2020?

The wine has a very deep color. The nose is dominated by aromas of blackcurrant and vanilla. The palate begins with a full-bodied attack and supple tannins, followed by a spicy finish with cigar box notes, characterized by vibrancy and persistence.

What dishes pair with Château Cossieu Coutelin Cheval Quancard Saint-Estèphe AOP 2020?

This wine pairs well with red meats, white meats, poultry, or soft cheeses.

At what temperature should Château Cossieu Coutelin Cheval Quancard Saint-Estèphe AOP 2020 be served?

This wine can be enjoyed now and will reach its full potential around 2027–2029.