Les Pagodes de Cos 2023

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2023 Les Pagodes de Cos wafts from the glass with aromas of mulberries, cassis, spices and rose petals, followed by a medium- to full-bodied palate that is round and enveloping, layered and perfumed, framed by velvety tannins and culminating in a long, fresh and fragrant finish. Ethereal and delicate, this blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot is a classic at this address, with the vintage placing a particular emphasis on freshness.

Jeb Dunnuck

Rocking stuff with its ripe currants, black cherries, smoke, tobacco, leather, and graphite as well as some chocolaty oak all emerging from the glass, the 2023 Pagodes De Cos is medium to full-bodied and has a ripe, layered, yet balanced mouthfeel, solid focus and precision, and ripe tannins. It's a beautiful Pagodes to drink over the coming 20 years or more. Drink 2026-2045.

James Suckling

Spicy and complex. Aromas of spices, nutmeg, red currants and blackberries. Medium-bodied with round and polished tannins and a savory finish. The second wine of Cos d’Estournel. Needs two or three years to come around. Drink after 2027.

Jane Anson - Inside Bordeaux