Château Cos d'Estournel - Saint-Estèphe - Pagodes de cos - Rouge - 2020

Wine:

Rated 93/100 by Bettane+Desseauve and 91-93/100 by Parker at its release, the 2020 red Saint-Estèphe Pagodes de Cos strikes a perfect balance between power and finesse, with aromas of incense, black fruits, smoke, and spices. With its exotic and charming character, it captivates effortlessly; its full body, fresh demeanor, well-defined tannins, and superb length position it as a serious challenger to the greatest wines... A bottle that has won over top critics.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Vinified in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats, aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 20-80% of which are new.

Second wine of the Château.

Color:

Bright, intense red.

Nose:

Black fruit aromas mixed with smoky, spicy notes.

Palate:

Fresh and full-bodied, with fragrant fruity aromas, this beautifully textured wine releases a charming juice with an exotic character and good persistence.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Rack of lamb with porcini mushrooms, Charolais beef steak, roast quail with chestnuts, duck confit.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030, and even longer for enthusiasts.

2nd Grand Cru Classé, Château Cos d'Estournel is undeniably one of the legends of Bordeaux. The grand vin is a paragon of beauty, nearly unsurpassable, bold in precision and power. Its terroir of deep gravels usually makes it the most full-bodied wine of the region, also the most voluptuous, with the finesse and complexity typical of its proximity to Lafite.

The second wine, Pagodes de Cos, embraces all these codes of excellence, offering a more accessible and charming version of its terroir, with the same meticulous care as its elder sibling. The result lives up to the estate's reputation: a wine of high caliber, full of vigor and strength, carried by great elegance.