2013 Pagodes de Cos
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The 2013 Les Pagodes de Cos has a straightforward bouquet, herbaceous blackberry and tertiary scents with appreciable lift from the glass. The palate is nicely balanced with supple tannin, the acidity well judged and while it clearly lacks complexity and length, I find this has more to offer than the 2013 Goulée thanks to the detail on the finish. Drink this over the next 4-5 years.
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot. Light body, crisp palate and very tenderised tannins – sumptuous and pixel-perfect structure. The fruit is pretty simple. (RH)
Bright red cherry, plum, smoke, tobacco and earthy notes meld together in the 2013 Les Pagodes de Cos. This supple, textured wine offers plenty of near and medium-term appeal. This mid-weight, juicy wine is resonant and expressive. The 2013 Pagodes will drink well early because of its textural softness, but it also has enough depth to drink well for a number of years. Pagodes is 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot
About the producer
Louis Gaspard d’Estournel inherited Cos and Pomys in 1791, founding Cos d’Estournel in 1811, investing significantly in the property and expanding the estate from 14 to 45 hectares. The estate rapidly rose to prominence and the wines were exported around the world.