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Tasting notes
Score 17/20 · Drink 2016-2030, Jancis Robinson MW, Feb 2017

Tasted blind. Blackish ruby. Clean as a whistle, very generous and sweet with a tannic undertow. Rather reminds me of the structure of a Pichon Lalande. (JR)

Critic scores

Critic scores
89
89/100

Average Score

89
89/100

Robert Parker

89
89/100

Robert Parker

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88 points
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Score 88/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Oct 2016

16 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16/20 · Drink 2012-2020, Jancis Robinson MW, Feb 2009

Not much on the nose. Opulent palate entry – so sleek it’s difficult to find the tannins! Not quite enough freshness and fruit, instead, all polish. (JR)

89 points
Robert Parker
Score 89/100 · Drink 2015-2030, Robert Parker, Apr 2008

One of the finest wines I have tasted from this estate, the 2005 Cos Labory exhibits a deep ruby/purple hue, aromas of road tar, blackberries, creme de cassis, forest floor, smoke, and graphite, medium to full body, and abundant tannin. It is a complete, dense effort with high tannins in the finish. Once the tannins melt away, it should represent an outstanding example of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2030.

About the producer

1200px-Cos Labory, Saint-Estèphe, France (48029808103)
Cos Labory

Louis Gaspard d’Estournel purchased Cos Labory in 1847 and in tribute to this history, the Reybier family (owners of Cos d’Estournel today) acquired the Saint-Estèphe estate and its 35 hectares of vines in 2023.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

13.5%

Classification

Cinquième Grand Cru Classé

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