Château Cos Labory 2016
92/100
Wine Enthusiast
17/20
RVF
92/100
Robert Parker
"Although still disjointed at this stage, it shows great promise, with bright fruit and an irresistible, indulgent balance. A bottle with a beautiful, predictable evolution. " (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2019 - RVF) Delivery in wooden crates for all orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery method).
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Nose
Aromas of red fruits (strawberry, cherry) and black fruits (blackcurrant) with a hint of vanilla.
Mouth
Beautiful tannic structure, both fine and tight. Great freshness.
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2020
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with a nice cut of beef, game, duck parmentier...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2019 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
An excellent Saint-Estèphe, a true expression of a great terroir, and still relatively unknown to many, which explains its reasonable and accessible prices.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2019 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
An authentic family estate, still inhabited by its owners, which is rare. Owned by the same family since 1922, Cos Labory is the residence of Bernard Audoy, current president of the Saint-Estèphe appellation. The estate was part of Cos d'Estournel until 1810, when it was purchased by François Labory. Rather modest in size for a classified growth (18 hectares), its vineyard is divided into three large sections, one of which is crescent-shaped, to the west of the château. All are composed of gravel, but on more or less clayey bases.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2018 guide) 92/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
Deep purple garnet in color, Cos Labory 2016 opens with aromas of blackcurrant, plum, and herbs, with hints of black soil and pencil lead. The medium-bodied palate is elegant and fresh, with fine tannins and beautiful purity, ending with a long finish.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2019 guide) 17/20 (Great wine)
Rated estate (2019 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking and, as such, all the estates listed in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About wine:
Although still disjointed at this stage, it shows great promise, with bright fruit and an irresistible, indulgent balance. A bottle with a beautiful, predictable evolution.
About the estate:
A discreet Saint-Estèphe cru classé, Cos Labory nevertheless has many assets. The Audoy family, who run the estate, produce a very classic wine, often a little austere in its youth, but which ages elegantly. Far from the current modern standards, Cos Labory, which was separated from Cos d'Estournel during the French Revolution, has produced some interesting wines in recent vintages, at very reasonable prices.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2019 guide) 92/100
About wine:
A classic Saint-Estèphe wine with a firm structure. The tannins are still a little harsh with black fruit flavors and will need time to soften. Great potential for a rich and fruity wine, to be enjoyed by 2024.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review and opinion by Mr. PIERRE H. Published on 09/25/2019
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