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Cos Labory 2005

St Estephe, Fifth Growth

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One of the finest wines I have tasted from this estate, the 2005 Cos Labory exhibits a deep ruby/purple hue, aromas of road tar, blackberries, creme de cassis, forest floor, smoke, and graphite, medium to full body, and abundant tannin. It is a complete, dense effort with high tannins in the finish. Once the tannins melt away, it should represent an outstanding example of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2030.

Score: 89

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2015-2030 30 April 2008

The 2005 is the finest effort I have tasted from this estate in many years. Its deep ruby/purple color is followed by aromas of graphite, blueberry liqueur, espresso, and roasted herbs. Impressively constituted, medium to full-bodied, tannic, and rich, it is the most complete and intense Cos Labory I have ever tasted. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2025+.

Score: 89 - 91

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2013-2025 30 April 2007

Cos Labory is another estate that has made its finest wine in decades. The medium-bodied, structured, pure 2005 exhibits notes of creme de cassis, roasted herbs, and blueberries. Consume this impressively endowed St.-Estephe between 2013-2023.

Score: 88 - 91

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 30 April 2006

Blackish crimson. Inky, rather pure and svelte. Very tight and neat and well drawn though pretty tough and austere on the finish. Classic though. Very, very like sucking on a stone!

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2017-2027 01 April 2006

A silky and simple red with plum and berry character. Firm and silky tannins, with a medium finish. Slightly short, but could move up a notch after aging.

Score: 85 - 88

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2006

Enviably situated opposite Cos d’Estournel, this fifth growth has been building on an uninspiring past to improve quality with efforts rewarded by a well-made and impressive 2003. The 2005 shows off a nose of smoke and soy sweetness. There is nice weight of fruit on the palate with very firm tannins and dryness on the finish. Should be good value.

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Albany Vintners, - 01 January 1900