Chateau Clos d'Estournel
Saint Estephe Pagodes de Cos 2021
| Denomination | AOC Saint-Estèphe |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Bordeaux (France) |
| Grape varieties | 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot |
| Aging | Aged in barrique (0-2 years) with 20% new oak. |
- Origin and data: Saint-Estèphe AOC, Bordeaux; still red wine 2021, 13% vol, 0.75 l
- Composition: 60% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, with the presence of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot
- Aromas: ripe red fruits, eucalyptus and spices; hints of tobacco and cocoa
- Flavour: medium to full-bodied, velvety tannins, pronounced freshness; savoury and mineral finish
- Production and serving: gravity vinification, 20% new barriques, decant for 1 hour at 16-18 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Les Pagodes de Cos is a still red wine that clearly expresses the elegance of the Bordeaux region. The result of a careful blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it combines a solid structure with a pleasant freshness. On the nose, it opens with aromas of red fruits, intertwined with delicate notes of eucalyptus and spices. The palate is dense and well-balanced, with a medium-full body where silky tannins caress the palate, supporting an enveloping texture. The sip leads to a persistent finish, characterised by a pronounced savoury and mineral imprint.
Where it comes from
The roots of this wine lie in Saint-Estèphe, renowned for its reds with great ageing potential in the heart of the Médoc. Created as the second wine of the renowned Cos d’Estournel estate, it owes its name to the iconic pagoda-style architecture that distinguishes the property. The mature vines grow on an exceptional terroir, ensuring an authentic and profound expression of the fruit. Thanks to a measured agricultural yield, the grapes offer a compact gustatory texture. The unique characteristics of the soil give the wine its typical chalky accents and a clear saline nuance on the finish.
How it is produced
Every stage of production is aimed at preserving the integrity and finesse of the fruit. After harvesting, the grapes are processed using gravity-fed vinification, a technique that avoids mechanical pumping to protect the aromatic profile of the musts. Subsequently, the wine matures in oak barrels, a choice that refines the tannic texture and elegantly integrates the spicy nuances. This ageing process enhances the juiciness of the fruit, delivering a structured and complex profile, where density meets freshness in perfect harmony.
History and Curiosities
The story of this fascinating Bordeaux second wine begins in 1811 with the Marquis d’Estournel, whose vision brought the estate’s excellence as far as India. Created to celebrate the iconic pagodas of the château, the label inherits all the allure of a prestigious Second Cru from 1855. Under the guidance of Michel Reybier, tradition meets innovation: a modern gravity-flow winery handles the harvest with utmost delicacy to enhance the vibrant purity of a sublime Merlot-dominant blend.
Awards
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2021
90/100
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2021
92/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2021
90/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
| Name | Cos d'Estournel Saint Estephe Pagodes de Cos 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Saint-Estèphe AOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Vendor | Chateau Clos d'Estournel |
| Story | History and Curiosities The story of this fascinating Bordeaux second wine begins in 1811 with the Marquis d’Estournel, whose vision brought the estate’s excellence as far as India. Created to celebrate the iconic pagodas of the château, the label inherits all the allure of a prestigious Second Cru from 1855. Under the guidance of Michel Reybier, tradition meets innovation: a modern gravity-flow winery handles the harvest with utmost delicacy to enhance the vibrant purity of a sublime Merlot-dominant blend. |
| Origin | Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux, France |
| Yield per hectare | 30 hl/ha |
| Production technique | Mechanical harvest; gravity winemaking (100% gravity-fed winery) |
| Wine making | Mechanical harvesting; gravity-fed vinification (winery powered 100% by gravity); ageing in barriques (0-2 years) with 20% new oak. |
| Aging | Aged in barrique (0-2 years) with 20% new oak. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |