Château Cos d'Estournel, Saint Estèphe AC Les Pagodes de Cos 2018

Les Pagodes de Cos 2018 – Elegant, silky and irresistibly charming

Les Pagodes de Cos 2018 is all about refinement and immediate drinking pleasure. This wine invites you to share a relaxing moment with friends, evoking images of blackcurrant syrup, freshly picked red berries, and a jar of citrus jam being carefully opened. The wine's character is playful and inviting, with a subtle balance between freshness and smoothness.

Grape varieties and style

The wine is composed of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot. The aroma reveals eucalyptus and spices, combined with an expressive fruity character and a round structure. The velvety tannins are paired with vibrant freshness. Les Pagodes de Cos 2018 exudes elegance and continues to charm year after year with its balanced and supple style.

Serving temperature and decanting

Les Pagodes de Cos 2018 is best served at a temperature of 15 to 16°C. It will open further in the glass, allowing its aromas and delicate character to fully unfold. For this young vintage, from 2010 to the present, it is recommended to decant the wine one hour before serving to allow its vibrant character to fully express itself.

Scores and drinking advice

• 95/100 – James Suckling

• 93+/100 – RobertParker.com

• Drink from approximately 2026 to 2038

Les Pagodes de Cos 2018 is a wine as subtle as it is seductive. This second wine from Cos d'Estournel combines precision, suppleness, and irresistible energy in a style that invites you to share beautiful moments.