Retour Château Cos d'Estournel - Saint-Estèphe - Pagodes de cos - Red - 2020
COUNTRY/REGION: Bordeaux
DESIGNATION: AOP Saint-Estèphe
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2020
GRAPE VARIETY: 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc & 4% Petit Verdot
ALCOHOL: 13 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Bright, intense red.
Nose Black fruit aromas mixed with smoky, spicy notes.
Palate Fresh and full-bodied, with fragrant fruity aromas, this beautifully textured wine releases a charming juice with an exotic character and good persistence.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 16 and 18°C.
Food Rack of lamb with porcini mushrooms, Charolais beef steak, roast quail with chestnuts, duck confit.
Cellar ageing From now until 2030, and even longer for enthusiasts.
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine A Second Growth Grand Cru Classé, Château Cos d’Estournel is unquestionably one of Bordeaux’s most iconic names. Finding hidden gems from this legendary estate is a rare privilege, reserved for those who truly know their way around the Bordeaux trade.

When we uncovered this 2020 lot at an incredible price, we jumped at the chance to bring it to you. An unmissable opportunity, unlike anything seen in Bordeaux’s trading circles.
Wine Rated 93/100 by Bettane+Desseauve, the 2020 Red Pagodes de Cos Saint-Estèphe strikes the perfect balance between power and finesse. Aromas of incense, black fruits, smoky notes, and spices create an exotic and captivating profile. Its generous, fresh palate, well-structured tannins, and impressive length position it as a serious rival to the very best. A wine of undeniable allure and elegance.
Vinification Hand harvested. Vinified in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats, aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 20-80% of which are new.

Second wine of the Château.
AWARDS
AWARDS Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
Estate rated 5 stars in Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2024