Description
Pagodes de Cos is the second wine of the Cos d’Estournel. It was named in reference to the two Pagodas of the Castle. Original owner of the estate Louis Gaspard d’Estournel, was considered a great showman and was a huge lover of all things Asian. Thus he built his castle in the manner of his favourite continent and thus, when it came to naming the estate’s second wine in 1994, Guillaime Prats, the then chief oenologist had no doubts what to call it. It seemed a “no brainer” to name it after the two pagodas of the castle. Since 2005, Les Pagodes de Cos has morphed into one of the better second wines in all of Bordeaux. Les Pagodes de Cos are made with blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot and aged in 50% new French oak barrels for more than 18 months.
Tasting Notes :
Since its creation in 1994, Pagodes de Cos is made from grapes grown on dedicated plots whose vines are 35 years old on average. The 2017 vintage is characteristically round on the palate but also offers its own unique charm. Silky and immensely fresh, it is a lively, energetic wine with intense fruit. Velvety with a dense mid palate, it is particularly flavorsome and enticing. Pairs perfectly well with meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, chicken, roasted braised and grilled dishes.
