2022 Cos d'Estournel Pagodes de Cos

The former owner and namesake Louis Gaspard d'Estournel was known as the Maharaja of Saint-Estèphe. He decorated the castle in Indian style, gave grand parties and lived beyond his means. In 1852 he was completely destitute and had to sell his domain. He died a year later. Cos d'Estournel is perhaps the Chateau with the most new and advanced technique for making wine. From the harvest to the maturing of the bottles, everything is carefully monitored and carried out with the greatest care. For example, they have managed to create a vinification process in which the wine is transported without pumps. All actions are carried out by gravity. In 1855, the Chateau obtained the 2nd Grand Cru Classé status

Tasting notes for Pagodes de Cos 2022

The 2022 vintage has a fine balance between fullness and freshness. On the nose you will find notes of strawberry and raspberry, sweet spices such as cinnamon, and coffee notes, which provides a real depth of flavor.

The blend consists of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 49% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc.

The Terroir of Cos d'Estournel

The vineyards of Pagodes de Cos are located on a dedicated terroir with vines that are on average 40 years old. The 2023 vintage is opulent and harmonious, with aromas of red berries that beautifully balance the saltiness typical of this terroir and the freshness of a finely honed, spicy finish that emphasizes the length of this vintage.

Located in the north of the Médoc, on the hill of Saint-Estèphe, Château Cos d'Estournel appears majestic. The castle and its pagodas surprise and captivate the eye like a real palace of a Maharaja. In 1791, Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel inherited hectares of vineyards and built the estate. An adventurer who had travelled the world, his taste for the exotic and the East gave Château Cos d'Estournel its unique architecture in the Médoc. Owned by Michel Reybier since 2000, it continues to shine in the Saint-Estèphe appellation, in the tradition of the greatest wines in the world, characterised by a unique style where the taste for beauty and excellence is a constant quest.

The Vineyard

Château Cos d'Estournel enjoys an exceptional geographical location. The vineyard is located on the edge of a plateau, in the immediate vicinity of the Gironde estuary. As a result, the vineyard benefits from a maritime climate while being protected from bad weather. The vines are planted on two slopes and a central plateau, which means they benefit from ideal exposure and good ventilation. Since 1994, Pagodes de Cos has been produced from a dedicated vineyard whose vines are on average 40 years old. It is the second wine of Château Cos d'Estournel.