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Pagodes de Cos (2nd wine of Cos d'Estournel) 2023
St Estephe, Second wine
| GBP Price: | Size | Quantities | Units | status | Actions |
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| £198 per Case | 6x75cl | 0 | - | [Add to shopping basket] |
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Vivid ruby colour, reserved aromatics, well balanced, chalky slightly austere tannins, less exuberant than the 2022 vintage, while still delivering seductive and highly spiced black cherry and cassis fruits, showcasing the potential of St Estèphe in the vintage. Harvest September 12 to 29, 20% new oak. In organic conversion. Score: 93 Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux Maturity: 2027-2038 Date: 02 May 2024 |
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The 2023 Les Pagodes de Cos makes a strong statement out of the gate. A blast of intense dark fruit, leather, spice, menthol, game, licorice, dried herbs and chocolate infuses the palate with remarkable textural intensity. Ample and resonant in the glass, with fabulous balance, Les Pagodes is exceptionally fine in 2023. The long, sustained finish is a thing of beauty. Score: 92 - 94 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Maturity: 2027-2043 Date: 30 April 2024 |
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The 2023 Les Pagodes de Cos, representing 47% of the volume of the château, has a plush crushed strawberry, cassis and violet-scented bouquet that displays some prudent use of oak. The palate is svelte and silky in texture and harmonious, with a judicious pinch of white pepper and graphite. A nicely poised, persistent finish wraps things up in style. This is a classy Les Pagodes that should give 12 to 15 years of drinking pleasure. Score: 90 - 92 Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2027-2042 Date: 29 April 2024 |
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The 2023 Les Pagodes de Cos has turned out beautifully, offering up aromas of cassis, orange zest, vine smoke and incense, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and polished palate with a deep core of fruit, supple tannins and a lively, mouthwatering finish. It's a blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and the balance Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Score: 91 - 93 William Kelley, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Date: 26 April 2024 |
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The polished and creamy texture here is extremely attractive, with blueberry, blackcurrant and crushed-stone aromas and flavors. It’s medium-bodied with linear tannins, showing polish and finesse. Creamy mouth-feel. Second wine of Cos. 12.9% alcohol. 51% cabernet sauvignon, 45% merlot, 2% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot. Score: 93 - 94 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 24 April 2024 |
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