Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Pagodes 'Cos |
Label Name: | St Estephe 2nd Wine |
Vintage: | 2017 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 1500ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon 56%, Merlot 42%, Cabernet Franc 1%, Petit Verdot 1%. |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 3 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Representative scores: Wine Advocate 90-92, Neal Martin/Vinous 90-92, James Suckling 92-93, Wine Enthusiast ~93, Decanter ~91. (multiple reviews)
Tasting Note
Medium-bodied, vibrant black and red berry fruits (blackberry, cassis, red cherry) with lavender, dark chocolate, spice and fine-grained tannins; fresh acidity and a precise, energetic finish.
Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef ribeye, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses (Western); Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, braised beef noodle, miso eggplant (Asian).
Production Method
Second wine of Château Cos d'Estournel; destemmed, fermented and matured in French oak (approx. 30% new oak reported) for about 12–18 months before bottling.
Vineyard Info
Les Pagodes de Cos is the dedicated second wine produced since 1994 by Château Cos d'Estournel (Saint-Estèphe), estate founded in early 19th century; fruit from ~40-year-old vines.