Cos Labory 2022 (750ML)

93-95 WI / 92-93 JS / 91-93 JD / 91-93 VM / 92 JA / 92 DE / 89-91 WA / 

The 2022 Cos Labory is composed of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it features cheery notions of Morello cherries, wild blueberries, and freshly crushed blackcurrant, with hints of lavender, forest floor, and bay leaves. The full-bodied palate has impressive concentration and a rock-solid structure of firm, grainy tannins with bold freshness and a long, earthy finish. This is an impressive first showing by the new owner, Michel Reybier! pH 3.71. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent

A juicy and fruity wine with attractive berries and light chocolate. Medium body. Firm tannins. Show finesse and complexity for the appellation. - James Suckling

Potentially the finest wine I've tasted from this 18-hectare château (which was sold to Michel Reybier in March of 2023), the 2022 Château Cos Labory has a perfumed, juicy, medium to full-bodied style carrying lots of darker, almost blue fruits as well as notes of violets, tobacco, and forest floor. It's balanced and has ripe, polished tannins and outstanding length. - Jeb Dunnuck

The 2022 Cos Labory is rich, explosive Saint Estèphe. Gravel, incense, tobacco, licorice, black cherry, chocolate, smoke and leather all build in a potent, broad wine that makes an impression, to say the least. Bracing mineral notes extend the finish. Michel Reybier acquired the estate in 2023 and his team finished the en primeur blend. - Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media

Intense spice, with some evident astringence in its tannins. Opens up to focus on dark cassis, blackberry and bilberry fruits, with baked earth and cloves alongside. A fascinating estate to watch over the next few years, as the team as Cos d'Estournel take control, making this a good vintage to put a marker in the sand as to the old style of Cos Labory. 50% new oak. - Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

Lovely floral expression, violet and iris, blackcurrants and black cherries with plum tones too, but cool and fresh. Round and full, his has a lovely frame and structure, giving a ton of fruit density, with super plush, almost chewy, fine and firm and grippy tannins that are really quite enjoyable. Liquorice and dark chocolate. Lots of freshness and cool touches. Really holds the interest, strict, a touch severe and serious but still lots to like. 2% Cabernet Franc completes the blend. 3.75 total acidity. 3.71pH. 88 IPT. Harvest 14 - 27 September. Tasted twice. The estate was bought by Château Cos d'Estournel as of late 2022. - Georgina Hindle, Decanter

The 2022 Cos Labory delivers aromas of cassis, blueberries, spices and petals, followed by a medium to full-bodied, taut and tangy palate. A Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend, this minor Saint-Estèphe was acquired earlier this year by Michel Reybier, the proprietor of Cos d'Estournel. - William Kelley, Wine Advocate