2010 Les Pagodes de Cos
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Tasting notes
Very cassis, lovely medium weight, discreet, effortless, very fine and elegant.
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Jeannie Cho Lee MW
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
More reviews and scores
Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Les Pagodes de Cos gives up a nose of baked blackberries, prunes and blackcurrant cordial with hints of powdered cinnamon, smoked meats and eucalyptus plus a touch of iron ore. Medium to full-bodied, the palate offers just enough fruit to fill the structure with bold freshness and a firm, chewy texture, finishing on a stewed tea note.
38% Merlot in the blend. Tasted blind. Deep garnet. Sweetly oaky/spiced nose. Fragrant and ripe at the same time. Chewy, very sweet fruited, like black plum, and yet nicely fresh on the finish, the tannins polished even if they are still chewy. (JH)
About the producer
Louis Gaspard d’Estournel inherited Cos and Pomys in 1791, founding Cos d’Estournel in 1811, investing significantly in the property and expanding the estate from 14 to 45 hectares. The estate rapidly rose to prominence and the wines were exported around the world.