Les Pagodes de Cos Saint-Estéphe Red Bordeaux Blend

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

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.

Magnificat Juvé & Camps

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

In my best Cyrus voice “can you dig it”

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

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

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

Gina

Typical saint Estephe. Quality wine with balance