A Cru Classé that in recent years has clearly been striving to catch up with its 1855 neighbours. It remains far less polished than the other classified growths in the appellation, but that gives it a charm all of its own. There are plenty of firm tannins here, with cassis and bilberry fruits, along with clear austerity that is going to need a few more years to soften. A serious wine with a sense of identity, takes its time to reveal its hand and may move up when retasted in bottle. Tasted twice one week apart. Drinking Window 2026 - 2043
92 points Jane Anson decanter.com
The 2019 Cos Labory is a brooding, powerful wine. Today, the elements aren't fully put together, but the 2019 certainly has a lot going on. Scorched earth, licorice, leather, spice and brawny tannins give the wine its distinctly intense, virile feel. The 2019 needs time to come together.
91-93 points Antonio Galloni vinous.com
The 2019 Cos Labory has one of the best noses that I have encountered on this estate's Grand Vin with ample, pure blackberry and raspberry scents and a tang of kelp in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity, much more purity than the Cos Laborys of yore, cohesive and quite persistent on the finish. Bravo! Tasted twice with consistent notes.
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.
A juicy, tannic red with blackberry, chocolate, hazelnut and coffee character. It’s full-bodied with ripe tannins and a chewy finish. Solid.
92-93 points James Suckling jamessuckling.com
Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
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En Primeur | No |
New Arrivals | No |
Wine Type | Red Wine |
Wine Style | Traditional |
Country | France |
Region | St. Estephe |
Varietals | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
Vintage | 2019 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Wine Points | 92-93 |