The 2022 Cos Labory is a Bordeaux blend from the renowned St. Estephe sub-region of Bordeaux, France. This red wine, produced by Cos Labory, is bottled with a cork closure and is composed of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. This vintage marks a significant transition as it is the last under the old ownership, with Michel Reybier's team from Cos d'Estournel taking over vineyard and production duties starting in 2023.

The wine has garnered notable critical acclaim, with multiple reviewers highlighting its potential and complexity. Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com rates it between 91-93 points, appreciating the wine's "dark fruits," "soft, and round texture," but notes that "too much new oak" makes the finish seem dry. He suggests it could be enjoyed from 2025 through 2040.

Jeb Dunnuck from jebdunnuck.com provides a glowing review, awarding it 93 points and describing it as "potentially the finest wine I've tasted from this 18-hectare château." He emphasizes the wine's "perfumed, juicy, medium to full-bodied style" and its "ripe, polished tannins and outstanding length."

Jane Anson from janeanson.com gives it 92 points, noting its "intense spice" and "evident astringence in its tannins." She highlights the dark fruit flavors and the presence of "baked earth and cloves," suggesting this vintage could serve as a benchmark for the estate's transformation under new ownership.

Decanter magazine also awards it 92 points, praising its "lovely floral expression" and "super plush, almost chewy, fine and firm and grippy tannins." The review mentions the wine's "lots of freshness and cool touches," making it a compelling and intricate choice.

Antonio Galloni from Vinous rates it between 91-93 points, calling it a "rich, explosive Saint Estèphe" with flavors of "gravel, incense, tobacco, licorice, black cherry, chocolate, smoke, and leather."

James Suckling from jamessuckling.com gives it 92-93 points, describing it as a "juicy and fruity wine with attractive berries and light chocolate," appreciating its "finesse and complexity."

Wine Enthusiast’s Roger Voss awards it a high score of 93-95 points, noting the estate's shift towards a "lighter, more poised wine" that brings out "freshness and fine black-currant fruits."

Finally, The Wine Independent also scores it 93-95 points, praising its "impressive concentration" and "rock-solid structure of firm, grainy tannins" with "bold freshness and a long, earthy finish."

Overall, the 2022 Cos Labory is a highly praised wine, notable for its rich fruit flavors, balanced structure, and significant potential for aging, making it a standout vintage as the estate transitions to new ownership.