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93
/ 100
Decanter
Red
Classification
Cabernet Blend
Variety
2005
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
France
Country
Bordeaux, Saint-Estephe
Region
14.5%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
93 / 100"This over-delivers and stands out in the line up. A stunning second wine at 15 years old, impressively textured with soft tannins that are still very much in play. Dense plum in colour, this offers layer after layer of black cherry, cassis, smoked earth, graphite and sweet tobacco. Michel Reybier was five years into his ownership at this point with Jean-Guillaume Prats director. They had tightened up selection for the first wine, benefitting the quality of the second as with Petit Mouton just round the corner, and it shows in the concentration and structure. 40% new oak. Drinking Window: 2020 - 2035"
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Tasting Notes
Since its creation in 1994, Pagodes de Cos has always been crafted from the grapes of vines that grow on the same clearly defined terroir; they are forty years old on average. A seductive, balanced, voluptuous wine, continues to embody the personality of Pagodes de Cos and is an excellent introduction to the singular style of Cos d'Estournel.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity