Château Cos Labory 2016
92/100
Wine Enthusiast
17/20
RVF
92/100
Robert Parker
“Although still somewhat disjointed at this stage, it shows great promise, with vibrant fruit and an irresistibly rich balance. A wine with excellent aging potential.” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2019 - RVF) Delivered in a wooden case for any order of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding “Point Relais” delivery method)
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Nose
Aromas of red berries (strawberry, cherry) and black berries (blackcurrant) with a hint of vanilla
Palate
A beautiful tannic structure, both refined and tightly knit. Great freshness
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2020
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with a nice cut of beef, game, or a duck parmentier...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2019 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
An excellent Saint-Estèphe, a true expression of a great terroir, and one that is still relatively unknown to many—which explains its reasonable and affordable prices.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2019 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
A genuine family estate, still inhabited—a rarity—by its owners. In the same family since 1922, Cos Labory is the home of Bernard Audoy, the current president of the Saint-Estèphe appellation. The estate was part of Cos d’Estournel until 1810, when it was purchased by François Labory. With an area that is relatively modest for a classified growth (18 ha), its vineyards are divided into three large sections, one of which is crescent-shaped and lies to the west of the château. All consist of gravel, but rest on more or less clay-rich subsoils.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2018 guide) 92/100 (Excellent wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Deep purple-garnet in color, the 2016 Cos Labory opens with aromas of blackcurrant, plums, and herbs, along with hints of black earth and pencil lead. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, elegant, and fresh, with fine tannins and lovely purity, and finishes with a long aftertaste.
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 here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the wine:
Although it’s still a bit disjointed at this stage, it shows great promise, with vibrant fruit and an irresistibly rich balance. A wine that is expected to age beautifully.
About the estate:
Though a relatively low-key classified growth from Saint-Estèphe, Cos Labory is by no means lacking in merits. The Audoy family, which runs the estate, produces a very classic wine, often a bit austere in its youth but one that ages elegantly over time. Far removed from current modern trends, Cos Labory—which was separated from Cos d’Estournel during the French Revolution—has produced some interesting wines in recent vintages, at prices that remain very reasonable.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2019 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
A classic Saint-Estèphe wine with a firm structure. The tannins are still a bit harsh alongside the black fruit and will need time to soften. This rich, fruity wine shows great potential; it should be cellared until 2024.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review and comment by Mr. PIERRE H. Published on September 25, 2019
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