91-93

Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2023 Cos Labory is a powerful, dense wine. Big tannins wrap around a core of dark fruit, gravel, spice, menthol and mocha. This strapping, old-school Saint-Estèphe packs plenty of punch. Clearly, Cos Labory is a work in progress. It will be some years before the Cos team can turn the estate around, as there is so much work to be done, especially in rehabilitating the vineyards. Even so, this is a fine effort for a property in transition. 04/2024

89-91

Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2023 Cos Labory is the first vintage made completely by Michel Reybier's team. The 2023 went through a parcel selection and use of peristaltic pumps. Matured in 30% new oak, it has a slightly richer and more decadent bouquet, perhaps reflecting the summer heat more than Cos d'Estournel. The palate is medium-bodied with juicy ripe tannins, fleshy in style but there is satisfying structure in situ. Quite marine-influenced towards the finish with a tangy peppery aftertaste. Give this 3-4 years in bottle. It's not far from the 2022 in quality. 04/2024

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William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

Aromas of dark berries, pencil shavings and spices introduce the 2023 Cos Labory, a medium to full-bodied, layered and velvety wine that's fleshy and enveloping, with a deep core of fruit underpinned by plenty of sweet, powdery tannin. Now overseen by the team at Cos d'Estournel, this is a strong effort for this estate. 04/2024

91-93+

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

The first vintage under the ownership of the Cos D’Estournel team, the 2023 Château Cos Labory is based on 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot, raised in 30% new French oak, which is reduced from past vintages. It's another incredibly successful 2023 that has red and black plums, graphite, spring flowers, and spicy aromatics as well as medium to full-bodied richness. Balanced and concentrated, with integrated, ripe tannins, this absolutely charming 2023 will benefit from just a few years of bottle age. 05/2024

94

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre et intense. Nez très aromatique, au fruité mûr et frais. Ample à l'attaque, bien constitué au milieu, le vin se développe aromatique, sur un toucher caressant. Il évolue complet, sur une longue finale juteuse et profonde, à la tannicité parfaitement enrobée. Depuis l'an dernier, ce vin rehausse son statut qualitatif. Assemblage : 55 % cabernet sauvignon, 33 % merlot, 8 % cabernet franc, 4 % petit verdot. Degré d'alcool : 13°02 - pH : 3,73 - IPT : 70. Rendement : 45 hl/ha. 12 % de vin de presse. Sélection : 60 % de premier vin. Elevage en 30 % barriques neuves. 04/2024

94-95

James Suckling

James Suckling

Lead pencil and graphite to the blackcurrant and blackberry character. Hint of cedar, too. Medium- to full-bodied with chewy tannins and impressive precision. Juicy and spicy. New Cos Labory after the purchase by Cos d’Estournel. 55% cabernet sauvignon, 33% merlot, 8% cabernet franc and 4% petit verdot. 04/2024