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PAGODES DE COS 2013

2ème vin de COS D'ESTOURNEL Saint-Estèphe Bordeaux Red

€34,50 / 75cl inc. VAT

Pagodes de Cos 2013 asserts a fine elegance in what was nonetheless a delicate vintage, focusing on balance and precision rather than power. Tasting reveals black cherry that is still fresh, enhanced by sweet pepper and the first touches of noble underbrush. Its silky texture coats well-settled tannins, confirming the remarkable staying power of this now harmonious Saint-Estèphe.

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Vinous Tasting Note

Bright red cherry, plum, smoke, tobacco and earthy notes meld together in the 2013 Les Pagodes de Cos. This supple, textured wine offers plenty of near and medium-term appeal. This mid-weight, juicy wine is resonant and expressive. The 2013 Pagodes will drink well early because of its textural softness, but it also has enough depth to drink well for a number of years. Pagodes is 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot

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About the Producer

About the Producer

Château Cos d'Estournel, a Second Cru Classé of Saint-Estèphe, is an iconic estate in the Médoc. Its founder, Louis Gaspard d'Estournel, a prominent figure of the 19th century, was one of the first to export his wines to India, earning him the nickname "Maharaja of Saint-Estèphe." Today, Michel Reybier is dedicated to revealing the full potential of this remarkable terroir. Ideally situated on a hill overlooking the Gironde, the vineyard grants the wines of Cos d'Estournel remarkable elegance, aromatic complexity, and aging potential, where Cabernet Sauvignon expresses itself with particular intensity. In addition to the grand vin Château Cos d'Estournel, the estate also produces Les Pagodes de Cos, an ambitious second wine, as well as a rare Cos d'Estournel Blanc, testifying to the richness of the terroir. Legend has it that the château's iconic pagodas were inspired by the oriental architecture discovered during its founder's travels. More recently, the range has been enriched with G d'Estournel, sourced from rigorously selected plots in the northern Médoc. The estate works notably with appellations such as Second Crus, which extend its signature with consistency. Among the most sought-after cuvées are Château Cos d'Estournel, Château Cos d'Estournel 'Les Pagodes de Cos', and Château Cos d'Estournel Blanc, all useful benchmarks for understanding the identity of the estate.

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