Pagodes de Cos 2017

The charm and vivacity of a red Saint-Estèphe Second Wine

The estate

Located in the north of the Médoc, on the hill of Saint-Estèphe, Château Cos d'Estournel has a majestic appearance. Like a real Maharajah's palace, the château and its pagodas astonish and captivate the eye. In 1791, Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel inherited hectares of vines and built the estate. An adventurer who travelled the world, his taste for the exotic and Eastern influences gave Château Cos d'Estournel its architecture, quite unique in the heart of Bordeaux's Left Bank. Owned by Michel Reybier since 2000, Château Cos d'Estournel continues to shine in the Saint-Estèphe appellation and joins the ranks of the world's greatest wines, distinguishing itself by its unique style where a taste for beauty and excellence are a permanent quest.

The vineyard

A major name among the great wines of Saint-Estèphe, Château Cos d'Estournel enjoys an exceptional geographical location. Its vineyard is located on the edge of the plateau, in the immediate vicinity of the Gironde estuary. There, the vineyard benefits from a maritime climate while being protected from severe weather. The vines are planted on two slopes and a central plateau, benefiting from a perfect orientation and good ventilation.

The wine

Produced since 1994 from a dedicated vineyard whose vines are on average 40 years old, Pagodes de Cos is Château Cos d'Estournel’s Second Wine.

The vintage

A vintage of contrasts and challenges, the frost at the end of April 2017 nevertheless spared the superb terroir of the estate. The 2017 vintage was therefore put together gradually. With the constant attention paid to the vines, perfect knowledge of the plots, experience and know-how of the technical teams, and extremely precise vinification, Cos d'Estournel's Pagodes 2017 is a reward for all the work accomplished during the year.

Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon (56%)
Merlot (42%)
Cabernet Franc (1%)
Petit Verdot (1%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Pagodes de Cos 2017

Tasting

Nose
The aromatic bouquet vibrates with the intensity revealed in the brightness of the fruity scents.

Palate
Exalted by the purity of the fruit, the palate is thrilled by the succession of delicious sensations that unfold ; a gourmet and velvety flesh in a dense, full body. Sweet, lively and long on the palate, Pagodes de Cos d'Estournel 2017 is one of the great successes of this vintage.