PAGODES DE COS Rouge 2nd wine of Ch. Cos d'Estournel, Saint-Estephe 2020 Bottle

Description

Les Pagodes de Cos 2020 is the second wine of Château Cos d'Estournel, the pre-eminent estate in Saint-Estèphe. Sourced from vineyards on a south-facing gravel ridge with high clay content, this wine benefits from the same meticulous care as the Grand Vin. The 2020 vintage is a blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot.

It is dark and expressive, revealing aromas of ripe black cherry, liquorice, and tobacco. The palate is fleshy and opulent, yet remains structured with powdery tannins and a vibrant, classical freshness. Highly acclaimed by critics, it offers a harmonious balance of fruit richness and energy. While approachable in its youth, it possesses significant ageing potential, reflecting the power and complexity of its celebrated terroir.

VINOUS 93 points
Drinking Window 2024 - 2035
The 2020 Les Pagodes de Cos is dark, sumptuous and super-expressive. There is an element of mystery to the 2020, it’s a wine that is not ready to show all of its charms just yet. Ripe dark cherry, plum, new leather, licorice, tobacco, incense and dried herbs all build nicely in a Pagodes that balances fruit richness and energy. - By Antonio Galloni on December 2022

WINE ENTHUSIAST 92 points
This second wine is complex and structured. At same time, it has the proper openness and precocity of a second wine. Likely to age smoothly, the wine will be ready from 2026. — Roger Voss

JAMES SUCKLING 93-94 Points
27 Apr, 2021 – This is a racy Pagodes with beautiful fruit and tannins that leave a nice, persistent finish. Medium to full body. Savory finish. Tight and clean.