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Château Cos Labory

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Château Cos Labory (Saint-Estèphe)
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Château Cos Labory

Château Cos Labory is situated on Route des Châteaux in Saint-Estèphe, France.

History

  1. The estate was originally built as a castle and was named after its geographical location on the Cos hill and François Labory, who was the first owner until 1845.
  2. The property changed hands several times before being acquired by George Weber in the 1930s.
  3. In 1959, Weber bequeathed it to his daughter and son-in-law, François Audoy.
  4. In 1971, Audoy's sons took over the estate along with their father's acquisition of Château Andron Blanquet.

Architecture

The architectural style of Château Cos Labory is not explicitly stated in available information.

However, it is reported to be a winery and part of the Bordeaux region's Saint-Estèphe appellation.

Historical Significance

Château Cos Labory was classified as one of eighteen Cinquièmes Crus (Fifth Growths) in the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855.

This classification recognizes the estate's high-quality wines.

Current Status and Use

The château is currently used for winemaking and is owned by Bernard Audoy, who took over the property after his father's acquisition of Château Andron Blanquet in 1971.

Heritage Status

No specific heritage status information is available for Château Cos Labory.

Visiting Information

Visitors can find more information about the estate on its official website at https://www.cos-labory.com/.

Details

NameChâteau Cos Labory
CitySaint-Estèphe
CountryFrance
Coordinates45.23094, -0.776837
Current usewinemaking