2018 Cos Labory

The 2018 Cos-Labory fulfills the promise that it showed in barrel – hoorah! It has a lovely, well-defined bouquet of blackberry, cedar and sous-bois scents, gently unfolding in the glass. The oak here is nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, a well-judged line of acidity and a nicely proportioned finish that maybe just lacks a bit of flair. But otherwise, it’s just about the best Cos Labory that I have tasted.

Lots of rich red and black currants, tobacco, savory spice, and new leather notes emerge from the 2018 Château Cos Labory, a medium-bodied Saint-Estèphe with terrific overall balance, ripe, velvety tannins, lots of character, and outstanding length. It's well worth cellaring and drinking any time over the coming 15+ years.

The 2018 Cos Labory is fabulous. An extra kick of richness from the warm year and a bit more Petit Verdot than usual result in a Cos Labory that is wonderfully savory, powerful and layered. Black cherry, plum, cloves, chocolate and dried herbs build as this potent, exotically ripe Saint-Estèphe opens in the glass. Today, the 2018 is dark, brooding and in need of cellaring. Cos Labory is a bit wild, but that just adds to its considerable allure.