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
Mouth
A beautiful tannic structure, both delicate and firm. 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, 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 affordable 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:
A genuine family estate, still inhabited—a rarity—by its owners. Owned by 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 a relatively modest size for a classified growth (18 hectares), its vineyards are divided into three large sections, one of which is crescent-shaped, to the west of the château. All consist of gravel, but on more or less clayey subsoils.
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, 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 in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About 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 with excellent potential for aging.
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 somewhat austere in its youth but aging with elegance. Far from current modern trends, Cos Labory—which was separated from Cos d'Estournel during the French Revolution—has produced interesting wines in recent vintages at prices that remain very reasonable.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2019 guide) 92/100
About 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. It shows great potential to become a rich, fruity wine; best enjoyed by 2024.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. PIERRE H. Published on September 25, 2019
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