Pagodes de Cos

PAGODES DE COS 2023

CABERNET SAUVIGNON : 51%
MERLOT : 45%
CABERNET FRANC : 2%
PETIT VERDOT : 2%

Produced on a dedicated terroir from vines that are 40 years old on average, Pagodes de Cos continues to offer an increasingly sophisticated introduction to the style of Cos d’Estournel.

The 2023 vintage is sumptuous and harmonious, with aromas of red berries that strike a lovely balance against the touch of salinity that is characteristic of its terroir and the freshness of a finely honed, spicy finish that lends great length to the vintage.

93-94/100 – James Suckling
92-94/100 – Antonio Galloni (Vinous)
91-93/100 – William Kelley (RobertParker.com)

PAGODES DE COS 2022

CABERNET SAUVIGNON : 50%
MERLOT : 49%
CABERNET FRANC : 1%

Crafted from the fruit of dedicated grapevines that are forty years old on average and grow on a clearly identified terroir, Pagodes de Cos is a wonderful introduction to the style of Cos d’Estournel. The 2022 vintage offers an ethereal character, with a fine balance between breadth and freshness.
Its texture envelops the palate, and its sophisticated nose delivers vibrant notes of strawberry and raspberry, sweet spices like cinnamon, and notes of coffee that contribute to its decisive personality.
Pagodes de Cos 2022 is elegant, silky, and accessible, an immensely pleasurable wine.

94-95/100 – JAMES SUCKLING
92-94/100 – VINOUS (ANTONIO GALLONI)

PAGODES DE COS 2021

CABERNET SAUVIGNON : 60%
MERLOT : 36%
CABERNET FRANC : 3%
PETIT VERDOT : 1%

From its creation in 1994, Pagodes de Cos has been produced from grapes grown on a clearly identified terroir whose vines are forty years old on average. Each vintage is an excellent introduction to the style of Cos d’Estournel.
True to the spirit of Pagodes de Cos, the 2021 vintage is succulent, serious, and sophisticated, a wine that is delightful from a young age.
Pronounced notes of blueberry, redcurrant, and strawberry are complemented by smoky, chocolate aromas and a touch of cinnamon that lend a certain complexity, making for a round, elegant, immensely enjoyable wine.

91-94/100 – VINOUS (ANTONIO GALLONI)
93/100 – JAMES SUCKLING

PAGODES DE COS 2020

CABERNET SAUVIGNON : 58%
MERLOT : 34%
CABERNET FRANC : 4%
PETIT VERDOT : 4%

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, the 2020 vintage continues to embody the personality of Pagodes de Cos and is an excellent introduction to the singular style of Cos d’Estournel.
Particularly smooth, Pagodes de Cos 2020 is both delicate and fresh, an elegant, highly delectable wine with seductive notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, blueberry, violet, blackcurrant liqueur and tea.

93/100 – JAMES SUCKLING
93/100 – VINOUS (ANTONIO GALLONI)

PAGODES DE COS 2019

CABERNET SAUVIGNON : 55%
MERLOT : 36%
CABERNET FRANC : 5%
PETIT VERDOT : 4%

A creamy attack, buttery and spicy, characteristic of Pagodes de Cos precedes elegantly balanced aromas of blackcurrant, blueberry, blackberry, violet, bergamot and black tea. The 2019 vintage also presents velvety tannins and a very long finish with a magnificent, refreshing touch of salinity.
Incredibly dense and elegant, Pagodes de Cos 2019 is a wine with instantaneous powers of seduction.

94/100 – JAMES SUCKLING
92-94/100 – ROBERTPARKER.COM

PAGODES DE COS 2018

CABERNET SAUVIGNON : 54%
MERLOT : 37%
CABERNET FRANC : 6%
PETIT VERDOT : 3%

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.

95/100 – JAMES SUCKLING
93+/100 – ROBERTPARKER.COM

PAGODES DE COS 2017

CABERNET SAUVIGNON : 56%
MERLOT : 42%
CABERNET FRANC : 1%
PETIT VERDOT : 1%

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.

94/100 – JAMES SUCKLING
92/100 – ROBERTPARKER.COM

PAGODES DE COS 2016

CABERNET SAUVIGNON : 50%
MERLOT : 46,5%
PETIT VERDOT : 3%
CABERNET FRANC : 0,5%

With the 2016 vintage, Pagodes de Cos continues to affirm its personality while also hinting at the grander style of Cos d’Estournel. It is balanced and voluptuous, silky and seductive, a wine of enjoyment and pleasure. With refined yet complex tannins, 2016 vintage captures the essence of Pagodes de Cos, offering a great deal of promise for the future.

92/100 – LISA PERROTTI-BROWN (ROBERTPARKER.COM)
92/100 – NEAL MARTIN (VINOUS)
94/100 – JAMES SUCKLING

PAGODES DE COS 2015

CABERNET SAUVIGNON : 44%
MERLOT : 46,2%
CABERNET FRANC : 5,8%
PETIT VERDOT : 4%

Intense, refined and deep, it is perfectly balanced and voluptuous, a highly enjoyable wine. The 2015 vintage is fruity and explosive, with a silky aromatic signature. With satisfying notes of ripe fruit and fresh notes of spice, Pagodes de Cos 2015 is a glorious, balanced wine filled with promise.

94/100 – JAMES SUCKLING
91/100 – VINOUS (ANTONIO GALLONI)

PAGODES DE COS 2014

CABERNET SAUVIGNON : 55%
MERLOT : 43%
PETIT VERDOT : 2%

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 40 years old on average. A seductive, balanced, voluptuous wine, each vintage continues to embody the personality of Pagodes de Cos and is an excellent introduction to the singular style of Cos d’Estournel. « Les Pagodes de Cos 2014 touches our hearts deeply » says Dominique Arangoïts, « offering a nice introduction to the style of Cos d’Estournel. It is the promise of the discovery of a more complex universe. »

93/100 – JAMES SUCKLING
92/100 – VINOUS (ANTONIO GALLONI)

PAGODES DE COS 2013

CABERNET SAUVIGNON : 64%
MERLOT : 28%
CABERNET FRANC : 4%
PETIT VERDOT : 4%

This 2013 is an elegant, well-structured wine that opens up with aeration. It is quite smooth on the palate thanks to elegant silky tannins, and also displays beautiful minerality. The bouquet is particularly attractive, with hints of black fruit and spice, especially black pepper. 2013 Pagodes de Cos is very accessible and forthcoming.

92/100 – JAMES SUCKLING

PAGODES DE COS 2012

CABERNET SAUVIGNON : 60%
MERLOT : 40%

Very smooth and well-focused, 2012 Pagodes de Cos is immensely charming. Its nose of fresh black fruit also features delicate spicy hints characteristic of Cos d’Estournel. The approachable softness on the aftertaste of this young wine shows its difference with the grand vin. The elegant, silky structure is complemented by fresh, soft, eminently delicious flavours. This is a very seductive vintage.

PAGODES DE COS 2011

CABERNET SAUVIGNON : 65%
MERLOT : 33%
PETIT VERDOT : 2%

The 2011 has a ruby-red colour and a bouquet of fresh strawberries and mint. The first impression is quite remarkable. There are nuances of blackberry, blueberry, and vanilla on the palate, which are fairly long. Despite a high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine expresses all the roundness of Merlot and has a delicious tannic texture.

90/100 – JAMES SUCKLING

PAGODES DE COS 2010

CABERNET SAUVIGNON : 62%
MERLOT : 38%

2010 Pagodes de Cos needs not blush in the company of many grand vins. It is totally enchanting and worthy of the most discerning wine lover. Like the 2009, it is unquestionably an outstanding second wine. 2010 Pagodes de Cos has a truly marvellous texture. It is an opulent wine with fine, soft tannin. Fresh and long, it exudes tremendous elegance.

92-93/100 – JAMES SUCKLING
92/100 – VINOUS (NEAL MARTIN)

PAGODES DE COS 2009

CABERNET SAUVIGNON : 69%
MERLOT : 30%
PETIT VERDOT : 1%

The 2009 vintage starts out soft and seductive on the palate, going on to show magnificently well-defined flavours of wild berries, blackcurrant, and cinnamon. A real treat! The tannins have softened and the wine now has a beautiful satin texture. There is a subtle, underlying warmth that makes it rise far above its supposed rank in the Médoc hierarchy. In fact, 2009 Pagodes de Cos is on a par with numerous grands vins. It is clearly an outstanding, generous, perfectly ripe wine with sumptuous finesse.

94/100 – ROBERTPARKER.COM
93/100 – JAMES SUCKLING

PAGODES DE COS 2008

CABERNET SAUVIGNON : 45%
MERLOT : 53%
PETIT VERDOT : 2%

The 2008 vintage features an attractive nose of spices and concentrated fruits, and has revealed a suave tannic texture with age. It is altogether elegant, with soft tannins and a very engaging personality.

90/100 – JAMES SUCKLING

PAGODES DE COS 2007

CABERNET SAUVIGNON : 40%
MERLOT : 58%
PETIT VERDOT : 2%

Hints of red fruit and dried grass on the nose lead into a very attractive, velvety texture on the palate. This easy-to-drink wine has a light aftertaste, with fresh, crunchy fruit.

15,5/20 – JANCIS ROBINSON

PAGODES DE COS 2006

CABERNET SAUVIGNON : 50%
MERLOT : 50%

The 2006’s dark, concentrated almost black colour gives it an aura of mystery. There is a lovely nose of pencil shavings, wet earth, forest floor, blackcurrant, and berries, as well as smoky, herbal notes. Smooth and fresh on the palate, this wine is quite delicious. 2006 once again proves that wines from great terroirs reward patience. With beautiful aromas of fresh tobacco, a trademark expression of great terroirs, it displays today a remarkable elegance.

16/20 – JANCIS ROBINSON

PAGODES DE COS 2005

CABERNET SAUVIGNON : 50%
MERLOT : 50%

Charming, with very aromatic hints of blackberry, blackcurrant, cherry, and fresh tobacco, the 2005 vintage has lived up to its early promise. It has a deep ruby-red colour and is very attractive on the palate with a long, smooth flavour backed up by tremendous freshness. This is a delicious, immensely appealing, easy-to-drink wine.

90/100 – ROBERTPARKER.COM

PAGODES DE COS 2004

CABERNET SAUVIGNON : 46%
MERLOT : 54%

Initial tastings revealed intense mocha and blackcurrant aromas. Additional ageing has been very beneficial to this 2004. The tannins have become resolved and are now soft and refined. Elegant and sophisticated, 2004 Pagodes de Cos also has beautiful length.

16/20 – JANCIS ROBINSON

PAGODES DE COS 2003

CABERNET SAUVIGNON : 50%
MERLOT : 50%

The 2003 vintage combines both freshness and an attractive forest floor component. The warm, generous bouquet reflects that sunny year and is reminiscent of game, whereas a hint of menthol on the aftertaste gives the wine a taut, vivacious dimension, and makes it come alive. Although it opened up very early, this vintage has held up well and is very enjoyable at present.

91/100 – ROBERTPARKER.COM

PAGODES DE COS 2002

CABERNET SAUVIGNON : 50%
MERLOT : 50%

With a lovely crimson colour and a soft bouquet of smoked herbs and black fruit, this 2002 is spicy and fleshy, not much full-bodied. Thick and concentrated, it nevertheless has good acidity.

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CABERNET SAUVIGNON : 55%
MERLOT : 45%

2001 Pagodes de Cos tasted delicious from the very first tasting and is a truly excellent second wine. Showing well-integrated oak with a touch of vanilla and roasted aromas, it is ethereal, smooth, and extremely attractive on the palate.

90/100 – JAMES SUCKLING

PAGODES DE COS 2000/strong>

CABERNET SAUVIGNON : 50%
MERLOT : 50%

Displaying a beautiful ruby-red colour, this 2000 has soft tannins and a good concentration not dissimilar to that of the grand vin, but with less tannin. Its magnificent fruit is especially expressive.

92/100 – WINE SPECTATOR