Chateau Cos Labory 2025

James Suckling: A chewy and silky red at the same time, with dark berries, hazelnut and spice undertones that follow through to a medium- to full-bodied palate, with fresh fruit and a fresh finish. A blend of 55% cabernet sauvignon, 34% merlot and 11% cabernet franc."

Vinum: Kräuterwürzig und floral, mit subtiler Röstnote und dunkler Beerenfrucht, darüber eine feine Tabaknote; dichter, dabei feingliedriger Gaumen, das Holz ist perfekt verpackt; endet frisch, würzig und sehr elegant. Der Wein hat in den letzten Jahren deutlich an Präzision gewonnen. Definitiv beobachtenswert."

Decanter: Crisp fragrance on the nose, red berries and red flowers. Such a vivid pink colour to the wine in the glass. Bright tangy acidity with crisp tannins and a cool undercurrent of wet stones and graphite. Clean and focused, a classic element with freshness at the fore. Streamlined but with a soft grip and texture to the well-integrated tannins. A little serious but well made. You really feel the Cabernet here - mint, tobacco, crushed stones. Grippy, juicy but cool and tight too."

Jeb Dunnuck: Red, blue, and black fruits, sappy flowers, violets, and graphite all emerge from the 2025 Château Cos Labory, a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, and 11% Cabernet Franc that's being raised in 20% new barriques. On the palate, it's medium-bodied with a pure, nicely balanced, elegant mouthfeel, silky tannins, and a great finish. It checks in at 13.4% alcohol with a pH of 3.63, and I love its overall balance and purity."

Falstaff: Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Reife Pflaumen, kandierte Orangenzesten, etwas Nougat, zarte Kräuterwürze unterlegt. Mittlerer Körper, schokoladige Textur, reife Tannine, dezente Extraktsüße im Abgang, mineralischer Nachhall, gut entwickelt."

The Wine Cellar Insider: A melange of currants, flowers, licorice and spice box nuances fill the perfume. On the palate, the wine is vibrant, lively, juicy, soft, and fruity. There is a lot of energy here that propels the red berries on the palate through to the mint-accented finish. The wine blends 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, and 11% Cabernet Franc. 13.4% ABV. Drink from 2029-2050."

Jane Anson: If you liked the old school rustic character of Cos Labory, you're not going to find it here - instead this is lean, juicy, a little reserved, but great quality. Far more Cabernet Franc in this vintage, and no Petit Verdot (very different from last year where there was high Petit Verdot and almost no Cabernet Franc), and the result is sinewy tannins, blackberry and peony fruit, still underpinned by austere tannins and concentration that speaks to the soils. Enjoyable, if unexpected. Last year in organic conversion. 3.63 pH. 20% new oak, 3rd vintage under the Cos d'Estournel team. Tasted twice."

Lisa Perrotti-Brown: Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2025 Cos Labory strolls out with classic cassis and fresh plum notes, followed by hints of pencil shavings, wild sage, and lavender. The medium-bodied palate is tightly wound with vibrant black fruit and savory layers, supported by firm, lightly chewy tannins and a lively line, finishing earthy. The blend is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, and 11% Cabernet Franc. It has a pH of 3.63 and the alcohol is 13.4%."