1994 Cos Labory

This wine revealed a hint of mold in the nose, which could have come from a defective cork. Though not bad enough to make the wine impossible to evaluate, I relay the information just in case the cork was not the source of the musty aromatics. This tannic, medium-bodied 1994 possesses a deep ruby/purple color, and plenty of ripe blackcurrant and licorice-flavored fruit. If the nose cleans up, Cos Labory's 1994 could emerge as a solid 85/86 point effort. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2012.