Les Pagodes de Cos 2020

Saint-Estephe AOC

/ 5 ( reviews)

93-94, James Suckling, 2021
91-93, Robert Parker, 2021
90-92, Antonio Galloni- Vinous, 2021
92pts, Decanter, 2021

Second wine from Saint-Estèphe’s prestigious Cos d’Estournel, made with some of the same fruit used in their renowned Grand Vin. Les Pagodes de Cos has a higher percentage of Merlot than most Haut-Médocs, giving it a luscious, plump, rounded texture.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Jam-packed with ripe black fruits, firm velvety tannins and spice

Aroma

Morello cherry, blackcurrant pastille, spice and cedar

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

More information

Red - Medium Bodied
Cabernet Based Blend
France
Deep crimson

13.0% ABV
9.75 Units
750.00 ml
31 December, 2035

Superb second wine from this great Saint-Estèphe estate, showing much of the class of Cos, the wine is already approachable and well priced. Like many top Bordeaux châteaux, Cos d’Estournel uses grapes from younger vines to make a second wine, one that has many of the characteristics of the Grand Vin, but is ready to drink sooner. Les Pagodes takes its name from the ornate building in which the wines are made, which resembles an oriental pagoda. Critic James Suckling awarded the 2020 vintage 93-94 points, describing it as “a racy Pagodes with beautiful fruit and tannins that leave a nice, persistent finish” while Decanter (92 Points) calls it “precise and confident”. A superb second wine, with 30% new oak, it'll improve with cellaring.

"Silky texture, with cinnamon and saffron-laden blackberry fruits. This is precise and confident" Jane Anson
Decanter, 92 Points