Chateau Cos d'Estournel 'Les Pagodes de Cos', Saint-Estephe, France 2018

THE UNIQUE STYLE OF COS D’ESTOURNEL, BORN OF A SUBLIME TERROIR MAGNIFIED WITH RESPECT BY THE PASSION OF MEN OVER THE CENTURIES, MADE FROM HIS DISCOVERY A TRUE JOURNEY.

Pagodes de Cos 2018 combines a nose of eucalyptus and spices with magnificent aromas of juicy red and black berries and wonderful fullness. Silky tannins find lovely balance against the vintage’s great freshness.
Pagodes de Cos continues to enchant us from one year to the next with its outstanding qualities and the discreetly seductive, refined 2018 vintage is no exception.

"The 2018 Les Pagodes de Cos (14.51% alcohol) is a blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc, aging in 20% new barriques. Deep garnet-purple in color, it bursts from the glass with bold notions of Morello cherries, blackcurrant pastilles, plum preserves and spice cake with suggestions of pencil shavings and bouquet garni. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is jam-packed with spicy black fruits, framed by velvety tannins and seamless freshness, finishing on a lingering savory note." Wine Advocate 93+

95/100 – JAMES SUCKLING