| Château de Cosse has characteristics very similar to the "Grand Vin" Chateau Rieussec, but with shorter ageing in barrels. It may be enjoyed at a younger age than its "Grand Vin" counterpart. It possesses the typical characteristics of a fine Sauternes.
The origin of the name Château de Cosse comes from a plot of grapevines called Cosse
Grape varieties:
Sémillon 80 to 90%, Muscadelle and Sauvignon 10 to 20%.
Length of ageing in oak barrels:
16 to 18 months in two year old barrels.
Average annual production:
varies a great deal depending on the vintage, but on average is 1,000 to 5,000 cases.
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Winery: Château de Cosse