1990 Cos Labory
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Smart money will go after the 1989 and 1990. The 1990 is nearly black-colored, with a reticent, spicy, licorice, mineral, and cassis-scented nose. In the mouth, there is great extraction, rich, full-bodied, chewy texture, and a splendidly long, moderately tannic finish. Bravo! Anticipated maturity: 1996-2010.
Slightly overdone but seriously good. Dark ruby color. Impressive aromas of dark chocolate, currants and mint. Full-bodied, with big yet polished tannins and a long, mouthpuckering finish. Very young indeed.--1990 Bordeaux retrospective. Best after 2002. 10,000 cases made. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2000.
Smart money will go after the 1989 and 1990. The 1990 is nearly black-colored, with a reticent, spicy, licorice, mineral, and cassis-scented nose. In the mouth, there is great extraction, rich, full-bodied, chewy texture, and a splendidly long, moderately tannic finish. Bravo! Anticipated maturity: 1996-2010. Wine Advocate.February, 1993
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.