2021 Pagodes de Cos

Cos d'Estournel, a palace entirely dedicated to wine North of the Medoc, at the bend of the road are the majestic pagodas of Cos d’Estournel. The residence of the Maharajah of Saint-Estèphe does not fail to surprise. Here is a real palace, entirely dedicated to wine. This had been desired by Louis-Gaspard d’Estournel, the founder. Therefore when he inherited a few hectares of vineyards in 1791, he had never ceased to enlarge the estate and to provide it with the best techniques, convinced of having in his hands an exceptional terroir. Property since 2000 of Michel Reybier, Cos d’Estournel pursues its destiny, between audacity and humility. Every decision is a risktaken, in a visionary philosophy that its founder would not have disowned. Les Pagodes de Cos, an introduction to the style of Cos d'Estournel Since its creation in 1994, Pagodes de Cos is made from grapes grown in a dedicated terroir whose vines are 35 years old on average.  Seductive, balanced and voluptuous wine, each vintage is an excellent introduction to the style of Cos d'Estournel. 2021, humility and precision " Unfailing in their choices and meticulous in their approach to the specificities of each plot, our teams met the contrasted weather events of the 2021 vintage with ceaseless vigilance and precision that allowed us to maintain our vineyard in perfect health and bring our precious grapes to ideal levels of maturity. " Michel Reybier Pagodes de Cos 2021 - Graceful True to the spirit of Pagodes de Cos, the 2021 vintage is succulent, serious, and sophisticated, a wine that is delightful from a young age. Pronounced notes of blueberry, redcurrant, and strawberry are complemented by smoky, chocolate aromas and a touch of cinnamon that lend a certain complexity, making for a round, elegant, immensely enjoyable wine.