Château Cos Labory 2020 – Saint-Estèphe 

On the nose, racy and offers a nice fine texture,  subtle power, intensity, fine complexity and a little airy character. It reveals notes of ripe wild blackberry, pulpy wild strawberry and touches of crushed small red fruits combined with hints of cuben pepper, nutmeg, spice and a discreet nuance of pepper in the background. On the palate, minerality with a discreet tightness, freshness, juiciness, good definition, some juiciness, tension, concentration, fine/somewhat tight texture, roundness and fullness. The wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy raspberry, fresh/juicy red berries and hints of fresh/juicy cassis combined with touches of purple plum, graphite, racy minerality and subtle tonka bean, tea and a waft of chocolate/toast. Good length. The tannins are precise and well conducted.