1997 Cos Labory
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I was in error with respect to my severe judgment of this wine from cask. The truth is always in the bottle, and the 1997 Cos Labory is far better from bottle than it was from cask. A medium plum/ruby color is followed by a charming raspberry/cherry, Burgundian-like fruitiness, excellent ripeness, and a superficial attack and finish. This is a tasty, accessible, user-friendly wine to drink over the next 6-7 years.
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A bit lean, but some good berry and currant character. Medium-bodied, with medium tannins and a short finish. Drink now. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2000.
I was in error with respect to my severe judgment of this wine from cask. The truth is always in the bottle, and the 1997 Cos Labory is far better from bottle than it was from cask. A medium plum/ruby color is followed by a charming raspberry/cherry, Burgundian-like fruitiness, excellent ripeness, and a superficial attack and finish. This is a tasty, accessible, user-friendly wine to drink over the next 6-7 years. Wine Advocate.April, 2000
About the producer
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.