Chateau Cos d´Estournel - Les Pagodes de Cos 2023

JAMES SUCKLING: "The polished and creamy texture here is extremely attractive, with blueberry, blackcurrant and crushed-stone aromas and flavors. It’s medium-bodied with linear tannins, showing polish and finesse. Creamy mouth-feel. Second wine of Cos. 12.9% alcohol. 51% cabernet sauvignon, 45% merlot, 2% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The 2023 Les Pagodes de Cos has turned out beautifully, offering up aromas of cassis, orange zest, vine smoke and incense, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and polished palate with a deep core of fruit, supple tannins and a lively, mouthwatering finish. It's a blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and the balance Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot."

FALSTAFF: "Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, dezente Randaufhellung. Reife Kirschen, ein Hauch von Cassis, noch etwas zurückhaltend, kandierte Orangenzesten sind unterlegt. Mittlerer Körper, rote Kirschen, zart nach Zwetschken, präsente Tannine, mineralischer Nachhall, harmonisch, feine Süße im Abgang, vielseitig einsetzbar."