2009 Les Pagodes de Cos
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James Suckling
Wine Spectator
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Tasted blind. Mid crimson. Smells of fermented blackcurrant pastilles. Intense with some woodsmoke elements. Certainly dramatic! Perhaps a little over-extracted. Wait quite a while for this. (JR)
The 2009 Pagodes De Cos is a blockbuster that I wish I had more of in the cellar. A blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest mostly Merlot (there’s a small amount of Petit Verdot) brought up in roughly 50% new French oak, its deep purple/plum color is followed by a smorgasbord of black raspberry and kirsch like fruits, spice box, dried flowers and licorice. With a huge mid-palate, sweet, sweet tannin, beautiful purity of fruit, and a great finish, it’s an incredibly sexy, satisfying second wine that will keep for another 10-15 years.
Very concentrated and almost burnt on the nose. Lacks a bit of freshness. Very sweet and OTT. Rather unlike St-Estèphe. Rich and exotic with a hint of roses. Hot finish. (JR)
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.