AOC Pagode De Cos Saint-Estèphe Red 75cl

Les Pagodes de Cos is the second wine of Château Cos d’Estournel, an elegant and structured Saint-Estèphe red wine, crafted to be enjoyed in its youth while offering excellent aging potential.

General information
Appellation: Saint-Estèphe (AOC)
Type: Red wine
Vintage: 2021
Packaging: 75cl bottle
Country / Region: France, Bordeaux, Médoc
Producer: Château Pagodes de Cos / Domaines Reybier
Classification: Second Wine (Second Wine of Château Cos d’Estournel)
Alcohol content: 12.5 to 13% depending on the vintage
Sugar content: 2 g/L
Soil and subsoil: Gunz gravel on a limestone base 

Grape varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon: 65%
Merlot: 33%
Petit Verdot: 2% 

Tasting characteristics
Appearance: Intense garnet red with purple highlights
Nose: Aromas of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), fresh cherries, violet, with hints of spice, vanilla, cedar, and chocolate
Palate: Structured and silky, with finely integrated tannins, pronounced freshness, notes of blueberry, purple plum, blackcurrant, and hints of nutmeg and cocoa. Long and subtly spicy finish
Style: Balanced, luscious, and sophisticated, accessible in its youth while offering the potential for prolonged aging (2025–2036 for optimal enjoyment, with extended maturity up to 2044 according to estimates) 

Aging and storage
Current phase: Youth (2024–2026)
Maturity phase: 2027–2034
Peak: 2035–2044
Decline: 2045+
Recommendation: Serve at 16–18°C, optionally decanting for 1 to 2 hours to reveal its aromas and tannic structure 

Recommended food and wine pairings
Grilled or roasted red meats: ribeye steak, leg of lamb, roast beef or beef in sauce
Dishes in sauce: coq au vin, beef bourguignon, cassoulet, Provençal daube
Aged cheeses: Comté, Gruyère, Parmigiano Reggiano, Brie, or Camembert
Slightly spicy cuisine: Peking duck, satay beef
Dark chocolate desserts: chocolate fondant, dark chocolate mousse, for an original pairing 

Ratings and reputation
Wine Spectator (WS): 92
Vivino / Other critics (V): 93
James Suckling (JS): 93 
Profile: A second wine renowned for offering the Cos d’Estournel experience at an affordable price, combining power, finesse, and aromatic freshness.

Les Pagodes de Cos Saint-Estèphe is therefore a structured, aromatic, and versatile red wine, ideal for Bordeaux lovers wishing to discover the nuances of a classic grand cru in its early years while having the option to age it for a more mature experience.