Château Cos d'Estournel

Les Pagodes de Cos Saint-Estéphe Red Bordeaux Blend

9.137 ratings
9.09 pro ratings
St. Estèphe, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck
Top Notes For
James Forsyth

Drinking really well right now. Good grip and some dark fruit. Nicely finessed.

Drinking really well right now. Good grip and some dark fruit. Nicely finessed.

1 person found it helpfulMay 10th, 2019
Amer S. Ahmed

A very pretty St Estephe drinking well now. Cedar, vanilla, sweet tobacco, black cherry, blackcurrant, prune, violet, blackberries, anise, and smoke round out the nose and palate. A bit more closed on the nose than palate, which rounded out with fine tannins. Shorter finish than expected but overall a lovely match with ribeye.

A very pretty St Estephe drinking well now. Cedar, vanilla, sweet tobacco, black cherry, blackcurrant, prune, violet, blackberries, anise, and smoke round out the nose and palate. A bit more closed on the nose than palate, which rounded out with fine tannins. Shorter finish than expected but overall a lovely match with ribeye.

1 person found it helpfulJul 22nd, 2018
Felipe Ferreiro

Sommelier/Wine Director Restaurante Las Rias Bajas

9.1

Magnificat Juvé & Camps

Magnificat Juvé & Camps

Nov 3rd, 2016
Scorewine

Wine writer http://www.israelwines.co.il

8.6

This is usually a great second wine that allows you a glimpse to what his big brother Cos d'Estrounel would deliver in years to come.
In 2012 I hope it is not predictive as it was nice but nothing more. Deep red in color, nose full of raspberry, and other red fruits, a touch of black current, medium body, good acidity, dry finish. Not complex yet pleasant. My score 86, drink 2016-2022

This is usually a great second wine that allows you a glimpse to what his big brother Cos d'Estrounel would deliver in years to come.
In 2012 I hope it is not predictive as it was nice but nothing more. Deep red in color, nose full of raspberry, and other red fruits, a touch of black current, medium body, good acidity, dry finish. Not complex yet pleasant. My score 86, drink 2016-2022

Aug 30th, 2015
Ed Chin

In my best Cyrus voice “can you dig it”

In my best Cyrus voice “can you dig it”

Oct 2nd, 2022
Devang Patel

Slightly young. But has some dark fruit, slight earthiness, leathery.

Slightly young. But has some dark fruit, slight earthiness, leathery.

Jul 4th, 2019
Chris England

2nd wine of Cos d'Estournel in an average year @ £38 but drinking lovely 😉 a great effort 👍

📍 Château Cos d'Estournel - Les Pagodes de Cos 2012

🏵 90 points

🍇 60% Cabernet Sauvignon & 40% Merlot

🍷 Deep opaque ruby

👃 Smoked rich oak through blackcurrant & sweet dark plum w/ minerals & soggy earth

👄 Med creamy body of black berry fruits w/ dark plum, minerals, blueberry, cocoa & a touch of red liquorice

🎯 Med++ smooth dark fruits w/ a touch of blue & red berry in fine mineral, liquorice, cocoa & a light oaky linger

2nd wine of Cos d'Estournel in an average year @ £38 but drinking lovely 😉 a great effort 👍

📍 Château Cos d'Estournel - Les Pagodes de Cos 2012

🏵 90 points

🍇 60% Cabernet Sauvignon & 40% Merlot

🍷 Deep opaque ruby

👃 Smoked rich oak through blackcurrant & sweet dark plum w/ minerals & soggy earth

👄 Med creamy body of black berry fruits w/ dark plum, minerals, blueberry, cocoa & a touch of red liquorice

🎯 Med++ smooth dark fruits w/ a touch of blue & red berry in fine mineral, liquorice, cocoa & a light oaky linger

Mar 12th, 2019
Sarah Worner

Another wonderful Bordeaux. Medium body with a crisp liberality and bright dark fruit. Age-worthy.

Another wonderful Bordeaux. Medium body with a crisp liberality and bright dark fruit. Age-worthy.

Oct 27th, 2018
Ronnie Fung

Gina

Gina

Dec 2nd, 2016
Jason Li

Typical saint Estephe. Quality wine with balance

Typical saint Estephe. Quality wine with balance

Nov 28th, 2016